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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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... Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original 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. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows®...
... Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the future. Copy the original 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. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows®...
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...to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP....for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 the optical drive. ASUS P5QC 4-1
...to run the DVD. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Double-click the ASSETUP....for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 the optical drive. ASUS P5QC 4-1
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... 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Anti-Virus Utility The anti...Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy ...
... 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Anti-Virus Utility The anti...Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy ...
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...Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. ... condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is software-based, you can start installation. 2. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop....
...Probe II You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. ... condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer is software-based, you can start installation. 2. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop....
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...Suite. 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. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Using AI Suite Click the EPU-6 Engine, AI Nap, AI Booster, or... Fan Xpert icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your ...
...Suite. 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. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Using AI Suite Click the EPU-6 Engine, AI Nap, AI Booster, or... Fan Xpert icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your ...
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Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to enhance system performance or save power. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Running...
Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to enhance system performance or save power. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Running...
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...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. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. From the taskbar... capability. 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...
...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. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. From the taskbar... capability. 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...
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... Manager. ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your screen. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Device advanced ...and may not exactly match what you see on your audio settings. 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.
... Manager. ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your screen. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Device advanced ...and may not exactly match what you see on your audio settings. 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.
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Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. 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 minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. 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 minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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...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...(white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Plug one hard disk with operating system already installed, and two hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration 1. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on ...
...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...(white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Plug one hard disk with operating system already installed, and two hard disks for Drive Xpert configuration 1. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on ...
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...the optical drive." 7. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process... virus infection. 4-68 Chapter 4: Software support Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard...
...the optical drive." 7. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to complete the process. 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a floppy disk into the optical drive. 3. Write-protect the floppy disk to complete the process... virus infection. 4-68 Chapter 4: Software support Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard...
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Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. When ...the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. ASUS P5QC 4-69 To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. ...
Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. When ...the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. ASUS P5QC 4-69 To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. ...
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...with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.... file from the support DVD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1
...with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.... file from the support DVD. 4. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1