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... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support 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...
... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support 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...
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It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents 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...
It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents 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...
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... (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 Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ...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 / ...
... (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 Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ...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 / ...
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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...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) *...
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...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) *...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5QC motherboard! Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5QC motherboard! Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
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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. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB... of the most powerful CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This is excellent for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Users may...
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. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB... of the most powerful CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This is excellent for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Users may...
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... page 2‑13 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ASUS P5QC 1-3 You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. Easily backup photos, videos ...and other entertainment contents to external devices. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from SATA HDDs, ODDs...
... page 2‑13 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. ASUS P5QC 1-3 You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. Easily backup photos, videos ...and other entertainment contents to external devices. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from SATA HDDs, ODDs...
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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 7.
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For DDR2 DIMMs: • If you obtain 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 information Under the default state,... x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of less than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the black slots for the dual-channel configuration. For DDR3, only install...
For DDR2 DIMMs: • If you obtain 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 information Under the default state,... x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of less than the vendor-marked value. Any excess memory from the black slots for the dual-channel configuration. For DDR3, only install...
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...8226; • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-13 This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/ Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-...-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-CH9 PDC32G1333LLK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz...
...8226; • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-13 This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/ Windows XP 32-bit version operating system since it does not support PAE (Physical Address Extention) mode. • If you install Windows Vista 32-...-CH9 M391B5673DZ1-CH9 PDC32G1333LLK DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. AD29608A8A-25EG AD26908A8A-25EG AD20908A8A-25EG AM4B5808CQJS8E AM4B5708JQJS8E AM4B5808CQJS8E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink ... configuration. Side(s): SS - Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 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) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB A-DATA 1024MB A-DATA 2048MB A-DATA 1024MB Apacer 512MB Apacer 2048MB Apacer 4096MB(Kit ...
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. AD29608A8A-25EG AD26908A8A-25EG AD20908A8A-25EG AM4B5808CQJS8E AM4B5708JQJS8E AM4B5808CQJS8E Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink ... configuration. Side(s): SS - Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 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) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB A-DATA 1024MB A-DATA 2048MB A-DATA 1024MB Apacer 512MB Apacer 2048MB Apacer 4096MB(Kit ...
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...-JGE 28VOH8 M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A 04701G16CZ5D2A PSD2 51280081 PSD21G8002 PSD22GB002 TEDD2048M800HC5 D48001GP3-63BJU D48002GP0-73BCU (continued on the next page) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • •...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-15 P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
...-JGE 28VOH8 M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A 04701G16CZ5D2A PSD2 51280081 PSD21G8002 PSD22GB002 TEDD2048M800HC5 D48001GP3-63BJU D48002GP0-73BCU (continued on the next page) DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • •...8226; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-15 P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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... Hynix Hynix MDT Patriot UMAX SS SLX264M8-J6E SS SLY2128M8-J6E SS 26V2H8 DS 26VOH8 SS M 512-667-8 DS PSD21G6672 DS D46702GP0-73BCU DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •... 51280D-30648 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S24D30TP-6E Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...
... Hynix Hynix MDT Patriot UMAX SS SLX264M8-J6E SS SLY2128M8-J6E SS 26V2H8 DS 26VOH8 SS M 512-667-8 DS PSD21G6672 DS D46702GP0-73BCU DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •... 51280D-30648 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S24D30TP-6E Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...
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.... Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 3. DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5QC 2-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR or DDR3 DIMMs. Do not install DDR or DDR3 DIMMs to unlock 2 the... the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on this motherboard are orange-colored and do not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may...
.... Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 3. DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5QC 2-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do not support DDR or DDR3 DIMMs. Do not install DDR or DDR3 DIMMs to unlock 2 the... the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on this motherboard are orange-colored and do not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may...
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...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support... the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an�e���x��p��a�n�s�i�o�n�c��a�...
...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Turn on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support... the software drivers for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an�e���x��p��a�n�s�i�o�n�c��a�...
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...PCIe x1_1 slot 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 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 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports a PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic card complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the ...
...PCIe x1_1 slot 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot. 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 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports a PCI Express x16 2.0 graphic card complying with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the ...
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...devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port does not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects the ...Chapter 2: Hardware information Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. *To compliant ...
...devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 3. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port does not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects the ...Chapter 2: Hardware information Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 7. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. *To compliant ...
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... back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is purchased separately. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities...
... back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is purchased separately. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities...
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... to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS...
... to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS...