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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q WS specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q WS specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features.. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU ...
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... Tweaker 2: - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS O.C. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 400MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz...
... Tweaker 2: - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control - P5Q WS specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving solution: - Diagnosis card - ASUS SASsaby cards support ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS O.C. vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 400MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz...
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...ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new WS-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking... has the advantages of high power stress. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. See pages 3-41 and 4-31 to 4-39 for details. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and ...
...ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new WS-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking... has the advantages of high power stress. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. See pages 3-41 and 4-31 to 4-39 for details. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and ...
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.... Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The Heat Pipe design is caused by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the...ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. See page 2-36 for details. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on this motherboard is fully compatible with P5Q WS motherboard...
.... Faster, safer and more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The Heat Pipe design is caused by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the...ASUS SASsaby cards support This motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. See page 2-36 for details. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by effortlessly and quickly providing precise system checks right after they switch on this motherboard is fully compatible with P5Q WS motherboard...
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...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS...;o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to open the ...
...motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS...;o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to open the ...
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... 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is reserved for overclocking may require a better cooling system to 8 GB on its SPD. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install four 1... operation. • It 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 work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is reserved for overclocking may require a better cooling system to 8 GB on its SPD. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install four 1... operation. • It 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 work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... move the cap back to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM 1. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5Q WS 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin... 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
... move the cap back to overclocking. To erase the RTC RAM 1. You must turn ON the computer. 4. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5Q WS 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin... 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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...Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P5Q WS...
...Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select either one of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P5Q WS...
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... 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to the default setting. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows...
... 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to the default setting. 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to increase DRAM overclockability. OC Charger [Auto] Enable this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration...
...] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to increase DRAM overclockability. OC Charger [Auto] Enable this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration...
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... 0.00625V interval. • Refer to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for details. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you to adjust the value. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage... CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to ��3��1�. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 Use the and keys to adjust the value or t�y�p�e��t�h�e� desired value ...
... 0.00625V interval. • Refer to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for details. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you to adjust the value. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage... CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to ��3��1�. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 Use the and keys to adjust the value or t�y�p�e��t�h�e� desired value ...
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...to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-23 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to 1.40V with a 0.005x interval. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or ... Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. The values range from 0.370x to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...
...to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q WS 3-23 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to 1.40V with a 0.005x interval. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or ... Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. The values range from 0.370x to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ...
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... that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5Q WS 4-3 Click to display Click to return to do overclocking, fan...
... that the motherboard supports. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5Q WS 4-3 Click to display Click to return to do overclocking, fan...
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... idle process. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to the following table for the configuration options in each mode. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +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...
... idle process. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to the following table for the configuration options in each mode. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +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...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.