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....1 Using 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 3-11...
....1 Using 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 3-11...
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... CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. 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. ix Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
... CPU features and technologies that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that the motherboard supports. 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. ix Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
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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 ...1 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 ver...
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 ...1 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 ver...
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making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using...
making it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without preparing a bootable diskette or using...
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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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... that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the corresponding sections...
... that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to the corresponding sections...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. click Auto Select. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility.
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... complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 The ASUS Update main...
... complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Click Next. 5. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 4. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 The ASUS Update main...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Then press . 4. ASUS P5Q WS 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! The...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Then press . 4. ASUS P5Q WS 3-5 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! The...
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...not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . Reading flash ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility •...least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc....
...not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Press . Reading flash ..... Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility •...least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the motherboard. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc....
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... DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset...
... DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5Q WS 3-7 done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset...
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... so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk...
... so can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for the BIOS file When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 4. Reading file "P5Q-WS.ROM". 3.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk...
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... optimum performance. ASUS P5Q WS 3-9 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system using this utility. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are for this motherboard. See...
... optimum performance. ASUS P5Q WS 3-9 Use the BIOS Setup program when you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system using this utility. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the configuration of your system using the BIOS Setup program so that you are for this motherboard. See...
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... Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see section 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
... Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see section 3.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load...
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... the file. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008 PATH: A:\ ... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. PROFILE Configuration O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Allows you to save and...
... the file. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1 Save to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-WS VER: 0121 DATE: 05/20/2008 PATH: A:\ ... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to save the current BIOS file to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. PROFILE Configuration O.C. 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile Allows you to save and...
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... Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing ...software. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
... Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing ...software. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS Update The ASUS Update...
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...the applications in GIF file format. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2™ is set to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4.... to use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The boot logo is the image that...
...the applications in GIF file format. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 The ASUS MyLogo2™ is set to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4.... to use as your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The boot logo is the image that...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
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... installation. The InstallShield Wizard for details. ASUS P5Q WS 4-39 To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. To update Express Gate 1. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to...
... installation. The InstallShield Wizard for details. ASUS P5Q WS 4-39 To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Follow the screen instructions to select and update BIOS. To update Express Gate 1. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to...
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...; CPU that supports EIST. Refer to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS A-1 A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check...
...; CPU that supports EIST. Refer to update the BIOS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS A-1 A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check...