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... 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 MyLogo3 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 vi Contents 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-30 3.6.2 Repost Video on...
... 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 MyLogo3 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 vi Contents 3.6.1 Suspend Mode 3-30 3.6.2 Repost Video on...
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... 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-50 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-60 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-61 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-61 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-69 4.5.2 Creating a RAID...
... 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-50 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-60 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-61 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-61 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-69 4.5.2 Creating a RAID...
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xiv P5Q Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel ..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion 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 are subject to change without notice.
xiv P5Q Deluxe specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel ..., DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion 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 are subject to change without notice.
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...dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from the backup BIOS automatically. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates...enhance hard drive performances without introducing a picket fencing effect. The technology saves users the hassle of complicated configurations. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your...
...dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from the backup BIOS automatically. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates...enhance hard drive performances without introducing a picket fencing effect. The technology saves users the hassle of complicated configurations. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-5 ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your...
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...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to unplug ...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing ...
...the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to unplug ...the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing ...
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... DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the...
... DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-1 ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Click the...
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... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton...
... Chapter 3: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton...
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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 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 ASUS P5Q Deluxe
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... before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-1 Use the ...setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at...
... before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-1 Use the ...setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to avail all motherboard features. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at...
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... audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows...
... audio driver and application. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows...
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...driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS... AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and...
...driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that enhances computer graphics and sound. ASUS... AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and...
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Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to back up and restore your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-5 CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to back up and restore your data easily. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-5 CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...'s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Installing ... Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan ...
...'s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start installation. 2. Installing ... Probe II folder. If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan ...
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...Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press 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 launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click this icon... to the optical drive. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab ...
...Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press 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 launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support Place the support DVD to close or restore the application. Click this icon... to the optical drive. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab ...
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...to the optical drive. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different... according to current system status. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 ...
...to the optical drive. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. This utility provides four modes that satisfies different... according to current system status. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 ...
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... High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, ...3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
... High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, ...3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies. Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility.
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...Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Launching Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-39 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...configurations. 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 can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's ...
...Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Launching Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-39 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...configurations. 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 can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's ...
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To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-57
To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-57
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4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of data from the support DVD ... disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for six independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives... setup. Intel® Matrix Storage. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive to the selected hard disk drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 10 is...
4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of data from the support DVD ... disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for six independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives... setup. Intel® Matrix Storage. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive to the selected hard disk drive. The new drive must be calculated and written. RAID 10 is...
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...primary boot device. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. 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... to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-69 For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Insert ...
...primary boot device. 4. Save changes and exit BIOS. 6. 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... to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press during POST to create a RAID driver disk. 8. Press any key when the system prompts "Press any key to boot from the optical drive." 7. Start Windows®. 2. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-69 For Windows Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Insert ...