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...slots 2-20 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-27 2.8.3 Installing the optional fan 2-40 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.... shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys ...
...slots 2-20 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-25 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-27 2.8.3 Installing the optional fan 2-40 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-41 2.... shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys ...
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P5Q Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage ..., max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Silicon Image SIL5723...(black) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots *PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may...
P5Q Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage ..., max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Silicon Image SIL5723...(black) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots *PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may...
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... control - P5Q Deluxe specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design...
... control - P5Q Deluxe specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design...
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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 Audio I/O ports Internal I/O ... 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 Audio I/O ports Internal I/O ... 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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... guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q Deluxe I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 8 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you start...
... guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q Deluxe I/O modules 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 and 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 8 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Thank you start...
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... allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance...
... allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ASUS Express Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-33 2-11 2-23 2-34 2-27 2-25 2-28 2-30 2-22 2-38 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-34 2-32 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-50 ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-3 CPU, chassis, and power...
...-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 13. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. ASUS Express Gate SSD Page 2-36 2-6 2-33 2-11 2-23 2-34 2-27 2-25 2-28 2-30 2-22 2-38 2-24 2-27 2-31 2-34 2-32 2-37 2-35 2-37 4-50 ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-3 CPU, chassis, and power...
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...PDIF Out port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-25 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this...through a network hub. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line Out port (lime). 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for the ...
...PDIF Out port. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-25 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this...through a network hub. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 7. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line Out port (lime). 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for the ...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install ...the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable ...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-31 Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install ...the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable ...
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... your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Never connect a USB cable to the 1394 connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module...
... your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Never connect a USB cable to the 1394 connector onboard. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module...
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... the item to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that...panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5Q Deluxe...
... the item to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that...panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 11. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set to [HD Audio]. ASUS P5Q Deluxe...
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...• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without ... The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW...
...• Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. 15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without ... The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW...
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... properly installed on the motherboard. 3. 16. Refer to the instructions below to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-39 Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the...
... properly installed on the motherboard. 3. 16. Refer to the instructions below to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-39 Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the...
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... (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three... devices in Chapter 3. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-41
... (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three... devices in Chapter 3. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-41
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...or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item...panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q Deluxe...
...or Disable High Definition Audio Controller Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item...panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] PCIE IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q Deluxe...
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...® desktop. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II... this utility, you can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you are assured that monitors the computer's ...
...® desktop. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. You can close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II... this utility, you can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you are assured that monitors the computer's ...
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ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-13 Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report...
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-13 Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report...
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... can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small... the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click...
... can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Large display Small display Changing the monitor panels position To change the position of the monitor panels in a small monitoring panel. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small... the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. Click...
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... browser displays various desktop and system information. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-15 Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser...
... browser displays various desktop and system information. Click an item from the left panel to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-15 Refer to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser...