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... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ... ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to...
... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, ... ii or (2) the serial number of the product is authorized in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; No part of this manual may or may be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to...
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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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... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could ...may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. Contact a qualified service ...
... disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could ...may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all the manuals that the product (electrical, electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. Contact a qualified service ...
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...phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command ...or an item to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: means that you MUST follow to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
...phrase. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /iP5Q-WS.ROM Used to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to select. Typography Bold text Italics Command ...or an item to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you complete a task. Keys enclosed in this manual. Example: means that you MUST follow to help you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus...
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The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling... Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of less than the vendor-marked value. You may only recognize...-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the yellow slots for other critical functions. Under the...
The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling... Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of less than the vendor-marked value. You may only recognize...-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the yellow slots for other critical functions. Under the...
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... to the table below for details. • Before creating a RAID set using the connectors in the BIOS to 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [RAID]. If...
... to the table below for details. • Before creating a RAID set using the connectors in the BIOS to 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • When using these connectors. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set , refer to [RAID]. If...
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... CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q WS 3-17 OC Charger [Auto Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 LVL : 12 12 12 12 ******** Please key in numbers directly! ******** Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to ... cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction.
... CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q WS 3-17 OC Charger [Auto Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A4 LVL : 12 12 12 12 ******** Please key in numbers directly! ******** Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to ... cause the system to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to malfunction.
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...;a��l��u�e�s� range from 200 to 800. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] [10.0] The following two items appear only when you to 180. The values range from 100 to adjust...
...;a��l��u�e�s� range from 200 to 800. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] [10.0] The following two items appear only when you to 180. The values range from 100 to adjust...
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...; The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-44-5-3 (These values are auto-detected) CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM... to READ Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q WS 3-19
...; The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-44-5-3 (These values are auto-detected) CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM... to READ Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks]-[15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q WS 3-19
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...;lu�e��s�r�a�n��g�e��fr�o�m���1��to [Manual]. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for details... ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you to 0.800x with a 0.005x interval. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 otherwise the maximum voltage supported is determined by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. Ai...
...;lu�e��s�r�a�n��g�e��fr�o�m���1��to [Manual]. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for details... ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you to 0.800x with a 0.005x interval. ASUS P5Q WS 3-21 otherwise the maximum voltage supported is determined by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the key. Ai...
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Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support
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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. 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 The options on the AI Suite main window.
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. 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 The options on the AI Suite main window.
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Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you may need to configure the static IP settings manually. DHCP). move the cable from LAN1 to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. Express Gate will automatically use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then ... the proper network configurations. If you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to detect the change. • The most common scenario is connected. Network 3. ASUS P5Q WS 4-37 2.
Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you may need to configure the static IP settings manually. DHCP). move the cable from LAN1 to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. Express Gate will automatically use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then ... the proper network configurations. If you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to detect the change. • The most common scenario is connected. Network 3. ASUS P5Q WS 4-37 2.