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...'t Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update... Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory -
...'t Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update... Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory -
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5QC specifications summary xii 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and 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...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5QC specifications summary xii 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and 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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...0,1, 5, and 10 and Mix Mode (Intel matrix storage tech.) Marvell 88SE6111 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports PCIe 2.0 mode 3 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10R... 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad...
...0,1, 5, and 10 and Mix Mode (Intel matrix storage tech.) Marvell 88SE6111 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports PCIe 2.0 mode 3 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10R... 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad...
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P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink - Profile - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset...
P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink - Profile - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vChipset...
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... powerful CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of available memory size. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels...
... powerful CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of available memory size. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels...
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...memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard... PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for high-speed data retrieval and saves. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! See page 2‑13 for details. ASUS P5QC 1-3 Messenger to ...
...memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard... PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for high-speed data retrieval and saves. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! See page 2‑13 for details. ASUS P5QC 1-3 Messenger to ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P5QC
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P5QC
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7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Ensure to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5QC 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for one DIMM per channel. The figure illustrates the ...the black slots for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2/DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation...otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on the motherboard; 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
Ensure to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5QC 2-11 DDR3 modules are developed for one DIMM per channel. The figure illustrates the ...the black slots for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2/DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation...otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on the motherboard; 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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...Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than...sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • For DDR2, it is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware ...
...Extension (PAE). • If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than...sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • For DDR2, it is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware ...
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...• • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-13 Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB CORSAIR KINGMAX MICRON Heat-Sink Package J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR N/A ...8226; • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. This...two 2 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory. For DDR3 DIMMs: • If...
...• • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-13 Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB CORSAIR KINGMAX MICRON Heat-Sink Package J1108BASE-DJ-E Z9HWR N/A ...8226; • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. This...two 2 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 3GB of total memory. For DDR3 DIMMs: • If...
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...DS DS SS DS SS DS Part No. Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 78.01GA0.9K5 78.91G9I.9K5 78.A1GA0.9K4 Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-... slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory configuration. HYB18T 512800CF19 Qimonda DS HYB18T 512800CF19F N/A DS HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C HYS64T128020EU-19F-C DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
...DS DS SS DS SS DS Part No. Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Side(s): SS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 78.01GA0.9K5 78.91G9I.9K5 78.A1GA0.9K4 Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-... slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory configuration. HYB18T 512800CF19 Qimonda DS HYB18T 512800CF19F N/A DS HYS64T128020EU-1.9-C HYS64T128020EU-19F-C DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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...as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Asint Asint CENTURY CENTURY MDT Patriot UMAX DDRII6408-6E DDRII1208-6E HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 18D 51280D-30648 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S24D30TP-6E Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Asint ...
...as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Asint Asint CENTURY CENTURY MDT Patriot UMAX DDRII6408-6E DDRII1208-6E HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 18D 51280D-30648 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S24D30TP-6E Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) ...DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Vendor Chip No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Asint ...
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... and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS P5QC 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall...
... and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. ASUS P5QC 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall...
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...four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5QC 2-39 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the...If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 2.8 Starting up . Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis...
...four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5QC 2-39 After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. At power on the...If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. 2.8 Starting up . Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis...
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...Version : 0405 Build Date : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ...the auto-detected BIOS information. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
...Version : 0405 Build Date : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ...the auto-detected BIOS information. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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... the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. • Refer to 1.90V with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB...
... the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. • Refer to 1.90V with caution. • Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB...
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... mode. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configure North Bridge features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [...
... mode. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to use as the primary boot device. Configure North Bridge features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [...
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... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main ..., as the illustrations below show. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5QC 4-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main ..., as the illustrations below show. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5QC 4-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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... to display the information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display available information. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser.
... to display the information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display available information. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser.