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...PCI Express x1 slots 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-26 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40... Using the OS shut down function 2-40 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu...
...PCI Express x1 slots 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-26 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40... Using the OS shut down function 2-40 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu...
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.../66 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s for one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the BLACK slots! * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16...LAN controller, featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC1200, 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775...
.../66 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s for one at back panel) 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) (continued on the BLACK slots! * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16...LAN controller, featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC1200, 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back I/O - P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775...
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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 Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB ...Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb AMI 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...
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 Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB ...Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8 Mb AMI 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...
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...or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5QC motherboard! ASUS P5QC 1-1 Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5QC I/O modules 1 x 1-port eSATA and 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 6 x ...
...or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5QC motherboard! ASUS P5QC 1-1 Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices ... it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5QC I/O modules 1 x 1-port eSATA and 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 6 x ...
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...update the BIOS or back up to install. 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 against static electricity and shields it against Electronic... DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. With better ...
...update the BIOS or back up to install. 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 against static electricity and shields it against Electronic... DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. With better ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...ASUS P5QC 2-3 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 21. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL... power (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 3. DDR2/DDR3 DIMM slots 7.
...ASUS P5QC 2-3 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 21. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL... power (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 6. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 22. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 3. DDR2/DDR3 DIMM slots 7.
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... a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. 6. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Side Speaker Out port (gray). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Line Out port (lime). IEEE 1394a port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port...
... a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. 6. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Side Speaker Out port (gray). 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Line Out port (lime). IEEE 1394a port. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port...
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... up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. Connect.... 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to any of the system chassis. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... up to the USB connectors. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. Connect.... 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to any of the system chassis. 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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... to 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...
... to 3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to... connect a high-definition front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This ...
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...data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the... without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5QC 2-37 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-...
...data is read from or written to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the... without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. ASUS P5QC 2-37 The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-...
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... Q-Connector properly installed on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the labels on the motherboard. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the instructions below to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. 16.
... Q-Connector properly installed on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the labels on the motherboard. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the instructions below to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. 16.
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Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Connect the power cord ... protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5QC 2-39 After applying power, the system power LED on . If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps...
Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Connect the power cord ... protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on test. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5QC 2-39 After applying power, the system power LED on . If your retailer for the first time 1. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps...
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...the previous item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-25 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.3 ...Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE Marvell IDE Boot ROM Atheros GigaBit LAN LAN Boot ROM LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] [...
...the previous item to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-25 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.3 ...Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE Marvell IDE Boot ROM Atheros GigaBit LAN LAN Boot ROM LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] [...
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...you of the support DVD to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. Click to close or restore the application. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. By default, the main window displays ... section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on your computer has...
...you of the support DVD to view the current status of your system and change the utility configuration. Click to close or restore the application. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. By default, the main window displays ... section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on your computer has...
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... activate or deactivate. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5QC 4-13 Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window...
... activate or deactivate. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5QC 4-13 Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window...
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... you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the... group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU ...
... you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Click to increase value Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the... group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. Click OK when finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU ...
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... WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS P5QC 4-15 Click an item from the left panel to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop...
... WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS P5QC 4-15 Click an item from the left panel to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information. This browser displays various desktop...
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...an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. The left panel of the two logical processors. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage ...browser displays real-time information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in ...
...an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. The left panel of the two logical processors. Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Usage The Usage ...browser displays real-time information on the right panel. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in ...
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...capacity. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you install identical drives of the SATA signal cables to...Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Launching Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Otherwise, the HDD LED in Windows® OS ...hard drive performance without the hassles of the SATA connectors. 3. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the Windows® notification area. ...
...capacity. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you install identical drives of the SATA signal cables to...Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Launching Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Otherwise, the HDD LED in Windows® OS ...hard drive performance without the hassles of the SATA connectors. 3. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the Windows® notification area. ...