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... the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
... the features of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system... 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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...slots Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, one DIMM per channel. P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket...174; dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 ...
...slots Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, one DIMM per channel. P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket...174; dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 ...
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...P5QC specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors 1 x CPU... by Ring, PXE, Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x ...
...P5QC specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors 1 x CPU... by Ring, PXE, Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x ...
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7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 8 CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the ...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (... the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 8 CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the ...
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... items to set the CPU PLL voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. 3.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to a high level may make the system unstable. • The value [2.10000V] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB ... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.90V with a 0.02V interval. • The value [2.20V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.17 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.78V with caution...
... items to set the CPU PLL voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. 3.4.14 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to a high level may make the system unstable. • The value [2.10000V] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB ... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 1.90V with a 0.02V interval. • The value [2.20V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.17 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.78V with caution...
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... :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Sets the...
... :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] CPU TM function [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Sets the...
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... set the CPU Ratio Control item to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with...
... set the CPU Ratio Control item to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you to [Auto]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with...
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... Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
... Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports.
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... launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC...not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II You can...
... launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC...not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. The PC Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Launching PC Probe II You can...
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... the current value of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the...
... the current value of the monitor panels in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the list box. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the...
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... the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click to display available information. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of.... Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. PCI browser Click to display the information on the right panel. This browser provides...
... the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Click to display available information. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of.... Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support The left panel of the tab lists all logical drives. PCI browser Click to display the information on the right panel. This browser provides...
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... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5QC 4-21 Click the dropdown list button and display the fan types. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification ...bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD.
... of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5QC 4-21 Click the dropdown list button and display the fan types. Select CPU Fan or Chassis Fan. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows® notification ...bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD.
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...70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in...: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation.
...70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in...: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent: This mode automatically adjusts the CPU fan speed with the ambient temperature. • Stable: This mode keeps the CPU fan at the same speed to avoid noise caused by the unsteady fan rotation.
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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. The options on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.7 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. ASUS P5QC 4-23
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. The options on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.7 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. ASUS P5QC 4-23
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... to the optical drive. Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon on...will appear, asking you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. You can select to enhance system performance or save power....
... to the optical drive. Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine icon on...will appear, asking you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. You can select to enhance system performance or save power....
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Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to the highest level. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply ...meaning that they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options in Advanced settings menu. •...
Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to the highest level. 4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply ...meaning that they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options in Advanced settings menu. •...
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Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
Appendix: CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
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...an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you...Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www...
...an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. Refer to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you...Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www...
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... use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. ASUS P5QC A-3 If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. com/info/...supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported ...
... use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. ASUS P5QC A-3 If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper ‑Threading Technology. 3. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. com/info/...supported operating system. • For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported ...