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...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E4139 First Edition V1 August 2008 Copyright...
...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR ...INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. E4139 First Edition V1 August 2008 Copyright...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q3 specifications summary xi Chapter1: 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 Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q3 specifications summary xi Chapter1: 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 Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2...
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...® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU. P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for one ...Intel® Matrix Storage, supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5 and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA&PATA controllers - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, support ATI CrossFireX™ technology dual at x 8 link (PCIe x16_1 blue,...
...® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU. P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for one ...Intel® Matrix Storage, supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5 and 10 JMicron® JMB363 SATA&PATA controllers - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, support ATI CrossFireX™ technology dual at x 8 link (PCIe x16_1 blue,...
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... - P5Q3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA6308 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree...
... - P5Q3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA6308 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS O.C. Profile - ASUS CrashFree...
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xiii P5Q3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD...IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM ...Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice...
xiii P5Q3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD...IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM ...Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice...
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... down screen resolutions to instant fun! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you desire. ASUS P5Q3 1-3 See page 2-27 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS...8482; Control Center to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. The actual boot time depends on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details.
... down screen resolutions to instant fun! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you desire. ASUS P5Q3 1-3 See page 2-27 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS...8482; Control Center to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. The actual boot time depends on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details.
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...the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
...the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other... cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. This... chassis. Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach ...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. This... chassis. Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach ...
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... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with 500W to 600W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS P5Q3 2-33 Find the proper orientation and...
... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with 500W to 600W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ASUS P5Q3 2-33 Find the proper orientation and...
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...], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the menu screen is user-
...], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the menu screen is user-
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.... When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. When set to [Auto...
.... When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. When set to [Auto...
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... the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5Q3 3-15 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
... the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5Q3 3-15 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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... control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. CPU...
... control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. CPU...
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...). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select...
...). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 3.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select...
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...By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 Mouse function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Configuration options: ... to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you... do not wish to display the detected temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If the fan is not...
...By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 Mouse function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Configuration options: ... to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set the PS/2 mouse to the motherboard, the field shows [N/A]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you... do not wish to display the detected temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. If the fan is not...
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ASUS P5Q3 4-7 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.
ASUS P5Q3 4-7 Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.