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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q Deluxe specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q Deluxe specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
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...-pipe solution - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage 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 Noise-Filtering 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0.00625V increment - ASUS DieHard BIOS - ASUS AI Direct Llink - vFSB Termination: 40-step voltage control...
...-pipe solution - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage 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 Noise-Filtering 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0.00625V increment - ASUS DieHard BIOS - ASUS AI Direct Llink - vFSB Termination: 40-step voltage control...
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... technology of data from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can utilize the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - With auto phase switching for components (which provides total system power...only 5 seconds to go online from WAN to LAN without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3 It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page ...
... technology of data from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can utilize the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - With auto phase switching for components (which provides total system power...only 5 seconds to go online from WAN to LAN without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3 It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page ...
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...tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the ...heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard...
...tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fanless Design-Heat-pipe solution The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the ...heat generated by existing airflow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard...
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...details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 3-4 for details. See page 2-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without having to short the pins or moving ...Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows...
...details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction See page 3-4 for details. See page 2-39 for details. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your motherboard against static electricity and shields it ideally protects your BIOS easily without having to short the pins or moving ...Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without entering the OS. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows...
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eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-7 See page 4-23 for each parameter. feature...page 3-35 and 4-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to...colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to the BIOS default settings ...
eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-7 See page 4-23 for each parameter. feature...page 3-35 and 4-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to...colorful and vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to the BIOS default settings ...
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... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on its SPD. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section ... • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the same vendor. •...
... for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information This limitation appears on its SPD. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section ... • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to install the memory modules from the same vendor. •...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and ... the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. function.
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off and ... the RTC RAM 1. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. function.
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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...motherboard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : B1 B2 B3 B4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to individually set overclocking...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker ...
...motherboard. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-15 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : B1 B2 B3 B4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to individually set overclocking...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to malfunction. 3.4 Ai Tweaker ...
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... from 200 to 800. If this item is auto-detected by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the FSB frequency.
... from 200 to 800. If this item is auto-detected by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the FSB frequency.
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... settings of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps...] Write Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Read to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-17
... settings of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps...] Write Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Read to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-17
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...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
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... ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ... Read Training [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. OC Charger Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A...
... ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ... Read Training [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. OC Charger Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A...
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... 3.08V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 ... maximum voltage supported is installed. 3.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.2V* with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. 3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set ...
... 3.08V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 ... maximum voltage supported is installed. 3.4.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 2.2V* with a 0.005x interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. 3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set ...
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... [Enabled] 3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage ... to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. • The value [2.2V] of high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-21 Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2....
... [Enabled] 3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage ... to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. • The value [2.2V] of high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-21 Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2....
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
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...MediaOne Starter application to enjoy large-sized data exchange of you computer so you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. 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 the easiest and fastest way for users to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing...
...MediaOne Starter application to enjoy large-sized data exchange of you computer so you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. 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 the easiest and fastest way for users to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia data. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A ...After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-27 • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two...
Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A ...After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-27 • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two...