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...System performance Settings 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-24 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24 3.5.2 Chipset 3-26 3.5.3 Onboard Devices ...Support 3-32 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-33 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.7.3 Security 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8.4 AI Net 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support...
...System performance Settings 3-17 3.5 Advanced menu 3-24 3.5.1 CPU Configuration 3-24 3.5.2 Chipset 3-26 3.5.3 Onboard Devices ...Support 3-32 3.6.5 APM Configuration 3-33 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-34 3.7 Boot menu 3-36 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-36 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-37 3.7.3 Security 3-38 3.8 Tools menu 3-40 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-40 3.8.2 Express Gate 3-41 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-42 3.8.4 AI Net 2 3-43 3.9 Exit menu 3-44 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support...
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... that the motherboard supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The...
... that the motherboard supports. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The...
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...65533;,�1�0��, �a�n�d��5� configurations - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1...Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ...
...65533;,�1�0��, �a�n�d��5� configurations - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Jack-Retasking - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI Agere® FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0/1.1...Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - Supports up to 8 GB system memory *When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory ...
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... tuning from 100MHz up to 800MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - G.P. vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control...
... tuning from 100MHz up to 800MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - G.P. vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control...
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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 port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (red) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IEEE1394a...
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 port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (red) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IEEE1394a...
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... quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on this motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). G.P. Built-in system checking by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of fan speed to...pipe design on their PCs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. See pages 4-28 and 4-29 for details. ASUS P5Q WS 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless...
... quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on this motherboard is fully compatible with ASUS SASsaby cards (optional). G.P. Built-in system checking by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of fan speed to...pipe design on their PCs. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable, SAS will provide users with P5Q WS motherboard (retail version), the G.P. See pages 4-28 and 4-29 for details. ASUS P5Q WS 1-5 ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless...
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Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
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...ASUS P5Q WS 2-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...th�e��f�a�n� connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable ...
...ASUS P5Q WS 2-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1/2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...th�e��f�a�n� connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN 1/2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. • If you install two VGA cards, we recommend that the black wire of each cable ...
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.... CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.410x to 0.760x with a 0.005x interval. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS P5Q WS...
.... CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.410x to 0.760x with a 0.005x interval. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. ASUS P5Q WS...
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...3.08V with a 0.02V interval. • The value [2.06V] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is installed. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V-1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V-1.38V Memory Voltage 1.80V-1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V-1.... labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is [1.76V]. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto...
...3.08V with a 0.02V interval. • The value [2.06V] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is installed. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V-1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V-1.38V Memory Voltage 1.80V-1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V-1.... labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is [1.76V]. FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. Memory Voltage [Auto...
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... L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:8 CPUID :6FB Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Sets the ratio...
... L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:8 CPUID :6FB Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Sets the ratio...
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... CPU idle is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you set to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] [10.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS...
... CPU idle is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you set to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] [10.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q WS...
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...-Marvell LAN, PS/2 & USB devices wake-up functions will be closed. Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor ...automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures....
...-Marvell LAN, PS/2 & USB devices wake-up functions will be closed. Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor ...automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Select [Ignored] if you to display the detected temperatures....
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ASUS P5Q WS 4-3 ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you...
ASUS P5Q WS 4-3 ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you...
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... II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows®...you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Click ...
... II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows®...you of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q WS 4-11 Click ...
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...the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect... window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a...
...the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect... window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a...
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...CPU properties to enhance system performance or save power. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. You can select to optimize power management. Place the support... Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the WS Engine icon on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine ASUS EPU-WS Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status.
...CPU properties to enhance system performance or save power. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. You can select to optimize power management. Place the support... Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the WS Engine icon on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 4.3.4 ASUS EPU-WS Engine ASUS EPU-WS Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status.
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... Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched WS Engine. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Lights up when power saving engine is detected. WS Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine...
... Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched WS Engine. 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Lights up when power saving engine is detected. WS Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine...
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... +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade Chipset Voltage N/A Downgrade Turn Off hard disks Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours CPU Loadline N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A ...% -1% to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters...Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the following table for the configuration options in each mode.
... +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade Chipset Voltage N/A Downgrade Turn Off hard disks Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours CPU Loadline N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A ...% -1% to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters...Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the following table for the configuration options in each mode.
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support