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... 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40 3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-41 3.8.6 AI Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information...
... 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 3-32 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40 3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile 3-41 3.8.6 AI Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information...
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... 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 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a ...
... 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 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a ...
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ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - 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...
ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - Profile - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Features: - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - 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...
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... and lower more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design The breakthrough 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 ... to other VRM solution. What's more temperature compared to instant fun! With auto phase switching for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from WAN to LAN without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3
... and lower more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design The breakthrough 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 ... to other VRM solution. What's more temperature compared to instant fun! With auto phase switching for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from WAN to LAN without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3
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...Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. 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 fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-...pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Power-on and Reset switch 14. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. ATX power connectors (24-...
...Connectors/Jumpers/Slots 1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. 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 fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-...pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 4. Power-on and Reset switch 14. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 17. ATX power connectors (24-...
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...Select Screen Select Item +- This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [Last Setting] [Enabled... Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q Deluxe VER: 0306 DATE: 05...
...Select Screen Select Item +- This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [Last Setting] [Enabled... Megatrends, Inc. 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for special functions. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q Deluxe VER: 0306 DATE: 05...
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... Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. 3.8.4 Express Gate Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. This is a unique instant...
... Data [No] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you enter the Express Gate. 3.8.4 Express Gate Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. This is a unique instant...
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.... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate SSD Installs the ASUS Express Gate SSD update application. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional...
.... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate SSD Installs the ASUS Express Gate SSD update application. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional...
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...1) connector on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility panel. Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in Express Gate SSD environment by preparing... only two hard disks. The main screen as shown below appears. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click . Using Drive Xpert funcition in Express Gate SSD environment You may use Drive Xpert ...
...1) connector on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility panel. Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in Express Gate SSD environment by preparing... only two hard disks. The main screen as shown below appears. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click . Using Drive Xpert funcition in Express Gate SSD environment You may use Drive Xpert ...
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...motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�>��k�e�y�. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you set Drive Xpert Control to use Super Speed function. ASUS P5Q Deluxe... Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Using Drive Xpert function...
...motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�>��k�e�y�. Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you set Drive Xpert Control to use Super Speed function. ASUS P5Q Deluxe... Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup Update To Normal Mode Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data ASUS O.C. Using Drive Xpert function...
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... ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. You can immediately start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. The timer countdown is an instant-on -screen inside the "boot to OS...
... ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. You can immediately start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications. • ASUS Express Gate supports SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. The timer countdown is an instant-on -screen inside the "boot to OS...
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...bring up a menu of its corresponding software icon. You can switch to the foreground by clicking within it or by dragging its icon to file ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-51 You can also switch between softwares by pressing + on the keyboard. Bring a window to it . The red triangle on an software ...arrange, re-size and move windows. In the rare case where an software stops responding, right-click on its title bar. Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is already running. Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to launch or switch between...
...bring up a menu of its corresponding software icon. You can switch to the foreground by clicking within it or by dragging its icon to file ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-51 You can also switch between softwares by pressing + on the keyboard. Bring a window to it . The red triangle on an software ...arrange, re-size and move windows. In the rare case where an software stops responding, right-click on its title bar. Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is already running. Besides using the LaunchBar, you can also right-click anywhere on the desktop to launch or switch between...
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...data will be reset to clear the Express Gate SSD settings, as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (Bookmarks, Cookies, History, etc.). After you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will run again when you may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the ...become corrupted. LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on an icon to either port, and Express Gate SSD will immediately restart and then re-enter Express Gate SSD to the Internet. Click on your system will automatically use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). ...
...data will be reset to clear the Express Gate SSD settings, as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (Bookmarks, Cookies, History, etc.). After you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will run again when you may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the ...become corrupted. LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on an icon to either port, and Express Gate SSD will immediately restart and then re-enter Express Gate SSD to the Internet. Click on your system will automatically use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). ...
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... more screen space for quick access to change volume. Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you configure individual Express Gate SSD settings. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-53 The LaunchBar can rightclick on Skype for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. In the ... The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of the screen. It can also be configured to dock on a USB drive. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to configure network. Shows mute status;
... more screen space for quick access to change volume. Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you configure individual Express Gate SSD settings. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-53 The LaunchBar can rightclick on Skype for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. In the ... The LaunchBar has several system icons that one of the screen. It can also be configured to dock on a USB drive. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to configure network. Shows mute status;
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...Click to bring up power options window to boot to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to Express Gate SSD Restart How Do I Get on the keyboard. Open the Configuration... to save user profile Cancel and return to be working in the Express Gate SSD environment, check the following: 1. Open Configuration Panel 4-54 Chapter 4: Software support Click to open Express Gate SSD Help. Click to show "About Express Gate SSD". Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc...
...Click to bring up power options window to boot to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to Express Gate SSD Restart How Do I Get on the keyboard. Open the Configuration... to save user profile Cancel and return to be working in the Express Gate SSD environment, check the following: 1. Open Configuration Panel 4-54 Chapter 4: Software support Click to open Express Gate SSD Help. Click to show "About Express Gate SSD". Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc...
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If this is then connected to configure the static IP settings manually. Express Gate SSD will automatically use a network cable connected to a home router (which is not the case, click Setup to your computer to click Setup for ...cable into a different port while Express Gate SSD is for your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. DHCP). Open Network. If you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is the case, you may need to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. Network 3. Make the proper network configurations. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-55 2. If this is ...
If this is then connected to configure the static IP settings manually. Express Gate SSD will automatically use a network cable connected to a home router (which is not the case, click Setup to your computer to click Setup for ...cable into a different port while Express Gate SSD is for your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. DHCP). Open Network. If you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is the case, you may need to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. Network 3. Make the proper network configurations. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-55 2. If this is ...
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... LAN port. WEPAUTO) in a slideshow with background music and fancy transition effects. Shows the image folder(s) found in thumbnail view; Click OK to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. • If you use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in your wireless access point has security...You can view pictures in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image album(s) Photo slideshow Help View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to enable xDSL/cable dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection.
... LAN port. WEPAUTO) in a slideshow with background music and fancy transition effects. Shows the image folder(s) found in thumbnail view; Click OK to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. • If you use Photo Manager that allows you to view pictures stored in your wireless access point has security...You can view pictures in your hard drive or external devices Shows usercreated image album(s) Photo slideshow Help View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to enable xDSL/cable dial-up and establish the PPPoE connection.
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... to run the utility to restore the Express Gate software if it from the ASUS support website. It runs on Express Gate's first screen. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Express Gate Updater Use the Express Gate Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to select and update BIOS. Express Gate configuration options are under Tools configuration menu...
... to run the utility to restore the Express Gate software if it from the ASUS support website. It runs on Express Gate's first screen. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Express Gate Updater Use the Express Gate Updater to update your existing Express Gate software to new versions or to select and update BIOS. Express Gate configuration options are under Tools configuration menu...
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Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-59 The Updater can preserve your Express Gate settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an update. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Use the checkbox "Keep user profile" to decide whether the Updater should do so.
Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-59 The Updater can preserve your Express Gate settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an update. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Use the checkbox "Keep user profile" to decide whether the Updater should do so.