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Contents 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 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-...
Contents 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 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-...
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... up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii 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 Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back...
... up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii 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 Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back...
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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 Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ..., 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...
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 Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ..., 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...
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...a backup BIOS. See page 2-40 for details. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can restore corrupted main BIOS data from multichannels will allow you easy ways to -life high quality audio. 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 favorite settings. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that ...
...a backup BIOS. See page 2-40 for details. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can restore corrupted main BIOS data from multichannels will allow you easy ways to -life high quality audio. 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 favorite settings. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that ...
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...TPM) 15. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. 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 ICH10R Serial ATA ...connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) 9. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [orange, port 0]; Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. SATA_E2 [white, port 1] 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. Front panel audio...
...TPM) 15. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. 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 ICH10R Serial ATA ...connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) 9. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [orange, port 0]; Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. SATA_E2 [white, port 1] 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. Front panel audio...
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...shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - LAN (8001) - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. LAN (8056) - shared - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - USB...motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - PCIE16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - - - SATA controller 1 - - ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-19
...shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - PCIE16_2 shared - - - - - - - LAN (8001) - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - IRQ assignments for PCI devices. LAN (8056) - shared - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - USB...motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - PCIE16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared - - - - SATA controller 1 - - ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-19
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... (black). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-25 IEEE 1394a port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. LAN 1 (...for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. 8. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this...
... (black). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-25 IEEE 1394a port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. LAN 1 (...for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. 8. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this...
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...side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. External SATA port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 5 and ...6. DO NOT insert different connectors to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In...
...side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for the function of the audio ports in an 8-channel audio configuration. External SATA port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 5 and ...6. DO NOT insert different connectors to an external Serial ATA hard disk drive. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In...
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...in the BIOS is for details. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the ... audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. Refer to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe ...
...in the BIOS is for details. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to [AC97]. 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the ... audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. Refer to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe ...
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Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-37 The S/PDIF out cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14.
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-37 The S/PDIF out cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14.
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...] PCIE IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] ... enable or disable the onboard Marvell LAN port1/2. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-27 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
...] PCIE IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Marvell IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] ... enable or disable the onboard Marvell LAN port1/2. High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-27 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
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... Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS InstAll - 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu...
... Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS InstAll - 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu...
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...you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. DirectX® improves the multimedia ... PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is...
...you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. DirectX® improves the multimedia ... PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is...
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...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. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX...8-channel speakers for this setup. 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® 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: ...
...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. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX...8-channel speakers for this setup. 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® 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: ...
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...-channel one with stereo speakers or headphones. media enjoyment. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you click the power button, the utility will compensate for use with realistic front and rear environment. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-31 A. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to display the SoundMAX® control...
...-channel one with stereo speakers or headphones. media enjoyment. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you click the power button, the utility will compensate for use with realistic front and rear environment. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-31 A. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to display the SoundMAX® control...
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... preset. Or, click Reset to discard the changes and restore the preset to change the settings of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Move the sliders to the factory defaults. You can adjust the volume of the stereo speakers. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu...
... preset. Or, click Reset to discard the changes and restore the preset to change the settings of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Move the sliders to the factory defaults. You can adjust the volume of the stereo speakers. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu...
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Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-35 Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. B. SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.
Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-35 Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. B. SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.
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Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you speak. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you have installed. Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you adjust speaker volume. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made.
Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you speak. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you have installed. Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you adjust speaker volume. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made.
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Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to the Preferences page. Audio preferences Click the icon to go to set up your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-37 General options Click the General tab to change various audio settings. This page allows you to choose your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to the Preferences page. Audio preferences Click the icon to go to set up your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-37 General options Click the General tab to change various audio settings. This page allows you to choose your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
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... to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Press when the Create Volume item is 128 KB. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or...
... to create this volume? (Y/N): 9. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press . Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Press when the Create Volume item is 128 KB. Press to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or...