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...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless...respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of...
...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless...respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii All Rights Reserved. or (2) the serial number of...
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... 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 4-30 4.3.11...
... 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 4-30 4.3.11...
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...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This...
...; Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This...
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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... IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis 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... 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...
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... IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis 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... 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...
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...65533;a�rd� To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware... settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on shared...
...65533;a�rd� To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware... settings for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the tables on shared...
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This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. 4 Software support
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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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...setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD...chapter for 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 computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive....
...setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The contents of your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD...chapter for 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 computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive....
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... Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. 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. ASUS InstAll - Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update...
... Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. 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. ASUS InstAll - Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update...
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...helps you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5QC 4-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan ...speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard...
...helps you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5QC 4-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan ...speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard...
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...Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that destroys data. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support CyberLink .... Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document...graphics and sound. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter ...
...Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that destroys data. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support CyberLink .... Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document...graphics and sound. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter ...
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4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. You can also find this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual.
4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. You can also find this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual.
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Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. 4-8 Chapter 4: Software support Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
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... utility from the support DVD. The boot logo is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. ASUS P5QC 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that...
... utility from the support DVD. The boot logo is the image that came with the software application for details. 2. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. ASUS P5QC 4-9 See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that...
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7. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
7. Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the logo images appear on it. 8.
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...Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of your system and change the utility configuration. If Autorun is software-based, you turn it on. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows...installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others...
...Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of your system and change the utility configuration. If Autorun is software-based, you turn it on. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows...installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others...
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... Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet...
... Click to detach a monitor panel from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. When you want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support You can now move together using the Config window. If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the group, click the horseshoe magnet...
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.... Click to display available information. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an...
.... Click to display available information. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an...
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...appears. Follow the screen instructions to normal state. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support 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. Press to restore to normal state Press...
...appears. Follow the screen instructions to normal state. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support 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. Press to restore to normal state Press...
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... icon on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Click Yes on the confirmation screen. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double...
... icon on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from AI Nap to switch the function back. 4-20 Chapter 4: Software support Click Yes on the confirmation screen. 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you can launch the utility by double...