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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 hard...
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 hard...
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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 ... 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 8.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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 ... 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 8.0 Microsoft Direct X ver 9.0C ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.5cm) *Specifications are subject to change...
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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to install expansion cards....When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need...
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to install expansion cards....When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need...
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... motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS Update...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...
... motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) 4. ASUS Update...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS...
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... the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
... the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-40 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-55 ASUS P5Q WS
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...install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ...® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the...
...install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ...® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the...
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... RAID driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-WS Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-WS Engine driver and utility. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b LAN driver. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver...
... RAID driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-WS Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-WS Engine driver and utility. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Realtek RTL8111b 10/100/1000M LAN Driver Installs the Realtek® RTL8111b LAN driver. ASUS InstAll - USB 2.0 Driver...
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...to back up and restore your computer from viruses that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe®...® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document...
...to back up and restore your computer from viruses that destroys data. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe®...® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document...
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ASUS P5Q WS 4-5 Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
ASUS P5Q WS 4-5 Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
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... voltages, among others. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Place 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, click Start > All Programs... on the triangle on . If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
... voltages, among others. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Place 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, click Start > All Programs... on the triangle on . If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The PC Probe II main window appears. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition.
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... Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and ... installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
... Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q WS 4-17 The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and ... installation wizard to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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... desired settings. 3. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to your listening pleasure. Minimize...
... desired settings. 3. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect The Realtek® ALC1200 Audio CODEC allows you to your listening pleasure. Minimize...
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... Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to enhance system performance or save...
... Voltage, and Fan Control. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Then, the WS Engine main menu appears. ASUS P5Q WS 4-21 Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to enhance system performance or save...
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... the Windows® desktop. The AI Suite main window appears. 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 the optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch Fan Xpert 4-25 Launching... the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to normal state.
... the Windows® desktop. The AI Suite main window appears. 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 the optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch Fan Xpert 4-25 Launching... the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to normal state.
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... onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer..., you will be slower than installed on environment that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. ASUS P5Q WS 4-31
... onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer..., you will be slower than installed on environment that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. ASUS P5Q WS 4-31
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...the difference RAID function. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by using only two identical hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. You can be created by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 ...in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • Intel® ICH10R Southbridge RAID...
...the difference RAID function. The Intel® Matrix Storage technology supported by using only two identical hard disk drives. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. You can be created by the ICH10R chip allows you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 ...in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with two RAID controllers that allow you to configure Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. • Intel® ICH10R Southbridge RAID...
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...boot from the optical drive." 7. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a ...Windows®. 2. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. ASUS P5Q WS 4-55 Insert the support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system...
...boot from the optical drive." 7. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a ...Windows®. 2. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. ASUS P5Q WS 4-55 Insert the support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system...
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...key to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third-party SCSI or RAID... driver. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the...
...key to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install third-party SCSI or RAID... driver. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the...
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... EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install a 64-bit...® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS A-1 See Chapter 3 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Refer to the expansion card or add...
... EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. Install a 64-bit...® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q WS A-1 See Chapter 3 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Refer to the expansion card or add...