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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 feature...
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 feature...
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...motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5QC 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
...motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility is available in Windows® environment. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS... from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5QC 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
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... sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers 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 ...EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QC 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click an icon...
... sure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers 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 ...EXE from the BIN folder. Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QC 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Click an icon...
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... ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard ..., capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft...
... ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard ..., capturing videos, or playing games in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft...
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... your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click this utility, you can start installation. 2. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer has... an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Place the support DVD to complete installation. If Autorun is software-based, you ...
... your computer, browse the contents of any problem with these components. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Click this utility, you can start installation. 2. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer has... an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Place the support DVD to complete installation. If Autorun is software-based, you ...
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...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. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support... DVD to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical...
...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. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this icon to normal state. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Place the support... DVD to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical...
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... that satisfies different computing needs. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete...feature. 2. 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 run Calibration first. You can select to the optical drive. Place...
... that satisfies different computing needs. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to complete...feature. 2. 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 run Calibration first. You can select to the optical drive. Place...
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... to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...; (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default Minimize device button button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window...
... to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. The CODEC also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ®...; (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default Minimize device button button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window...
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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. Exit Click the Exit button...
... 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. Exit Click the Exit button...
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B. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.
B. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.
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...OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles ... and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Installing Serial ATA hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in Windows® operating system, we highly recommend that you ...
...OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notification area. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles ... and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Installing Serial ATA hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in Windows® operating system, we highly recommend that you ...
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Write-protect the floppy disk to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click...
Write-protect the floppy disk to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Boot your computer. 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click...
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... press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. ASUS P5QC 4-69 To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation...
... press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. During the OS installation, the system prompts you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. ASUS P5QC 4-69 To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation...
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...; Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. See Chapter 3 for details. • Visit www.intel.com...
...; Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EIST. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1 Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. See Chapter 3 for details. • Visit www.intel.com...