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... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 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 MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 Audio configurations...
... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 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 MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 Audio configurations...
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Contents 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-49 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-59 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-60 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-68 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-68 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T...
Contents 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-49 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-59 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-60 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-68 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-68 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T...
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xiv 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 ... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR 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 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiv 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 ... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR 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 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the usual "fingers" -- saving up your motherboard..., update the BIOS or back up to install. making sure that data is ideal for anyone who needs to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the hassles of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ...
...drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the usual "fingers" -- saving up your motherboard..., update the BIOS or back up to install. making sure that data is ideal for anyone who needs to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the hassles of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ...
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...on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical ...injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an�e���x��p��a�n�s�i...
...on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical ...injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an�e���x��p��a�n�s�i...
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... version information. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5QC 3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
... version information. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5QC 3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
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... [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to [RAID]. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select...
... [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to [RAID]. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Select...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 ASUS P5QC
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 ASUS P5QC
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... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to avail...
... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to avail...
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... the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program...
... the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program...
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... that destroys data. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to back up and restore your computer. Ulead... Xpert utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression and ...
... that destroys data. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to back up and restore your computer. Ulead... Xpert utility. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression and ...
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4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
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.... Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of your computer: 1. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software...this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is software-based, you can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows...
.... Double-click the setup.exe file to start monitoring your computer the moment you to view the current status of your computer: 1. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software...this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is software-based, you can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows...
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... launch AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, .... 3. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI...
... launch AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, .... 3. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI...
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... wait for a few seconds. 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 to the optical drive. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4:... on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Place the support DVD to run Calibration first. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have ...
... wait for a few seconds. 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 to the optical drive. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4:... on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. 2. Place the support DVD to run Calibration first. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have ...
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... status Information button 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar.
... status Information button 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar.
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... Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. ASUS P5QC 4-31 In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Device advanced settings Click...
... Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. ASUS P5QC 4-31 In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Device advanced settings Click...
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Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
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... capacity. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays.... hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to each drive. •... the SATA signal cables to page 2-30 for Drive Xpert configuration 1. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance...
... capacity. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays.... hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to each drive. •... the SATA signal cables to page 2-30 for Drive Xpert configuration 1. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance...
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All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P5QC 4-49 Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Select the language for Express ...Gate softwares. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. To install Express Gate on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation...
All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P5QC 4-49 Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Select the language for Express ...Gate softwares. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. To install Express Gate on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation...