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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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...;�0��a�n�d��1� configurations 2 x Realtek® 8111C Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - ASUS AI Audio 2 - P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel...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 x8, x8 ...
...;�0��a�n�d��1� configurations 2 x Realtek® 8111C Dual Gigabit LAN controllers - ASUS AI Audio 2 - P5Q WS specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN High Definition audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel...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 x8, x8 ...
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1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. See...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. ASUS EPU-WS Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to generate less ...
1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from suffering the risk of quick transient response and stability, especially beneficial when CPU requires more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you are temporarily away. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. See...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. ASUS EPU-WS Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to generate less ...
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...Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 eliminates the need to restore corrupted BIOS data...;e��4�-�3�0��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows ...
...Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q WS 1-7 eliminates the need to restore corrupted BIOS data...;e��4�-�3�0��f�o�r�d��e�ta��il�s�. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows ...
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Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load lever in the ...º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to remove (4B). 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lift the load lever in the ...º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to remove (4B). 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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...The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the ...address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for other...
...The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the ...address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for other...
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... than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the ... less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button and then select Shut Down. 2. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 2.10 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
... than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the ... less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button and then select Shut Down. 2. ASUS P5Q WS 2-39 2.10 Turning off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5Q WS 3-1 ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy...
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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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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.... 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update...
.... 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. P5Q-WS.ROM P5Q-WS ASUS P5Q WS 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Always update...
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...MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. d. Click Start from the ... setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. DOS environment a. b. Click ...
...MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 3.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. d. Click Start from the ... setup Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . b. DOS environment a. b. Click ...
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...[Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the... on the right side of options. To change the value of the selected item. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- ASUS P5Q WS 3-11
...[Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the field opposite the item. configurable, you can change the... on the right side of options. To change the value of the selected item. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- ASUS P5Q WS 3-11
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... make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 3.8.2 Express Gate Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. The first time wizard will be cleared the ... [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for details. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. This is a unique ...
... make sure to save the setting to the BIOS so that provides quick access to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 3.8.2 Express Gate Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. The first time wizard will be cleared the ... [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the first screen of Express Gate for details. ASUS P5Q WS 3-41 The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. This is a unique ...
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...to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you select this option from this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes... Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving...
...to exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you select this option from this option, a confirmation window appears. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes... Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are finished making your selections, choose this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving...
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... Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating...
... Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5Q WS 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating...
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... data. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Anti-Virus Utility The...Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Visit...
... data. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Anti-Virus Utility The...Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Visit...
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... BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during...
... BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. From the left window pane, select the folder that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS P5Q WS 4-9 View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8. 7.
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... DVD to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can 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. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating...
... DVD to close or restore the application. Launching PC Probe II You can 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. 4.3.2 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating...