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... Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides...
... Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides...
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...channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP...® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity ...
...channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP...® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity ...
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... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Q-Connector - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at back panel. P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back...
... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Q-Connector - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at back panel. P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back...
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...support additional 4 USB ports for WiFi-AP Edition only) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange) 24-pin ATX... PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm...
...support additional 4 USB ports for WiFi-AP Edition only) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange) 24-pin ATX... PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm...
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7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
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...fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. •...; If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ...
...fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. •...; If you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin ...
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... interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. 3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled; CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page... 2-24 for details. 3.4.13 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you...
... interval. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. 3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled; CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page... 2-24 for details. 3.4.13 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) [Auto] Allows you...
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... risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is [1.9V]. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. The values range from 0.370x to a high level may need better cooling system to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 • The value [2.2V] of high...
... risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is [1.9V]. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. The values range from 0.370x to a high level may need better cooling system to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 • The value [2.2V] of high...
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...The Advanced menu items allow you to set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT item to [YES]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enable or disalbe TCG/TPM setting. Configuration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-23 Configuration options: [YES] [NO] The...CPU. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in this motherboard...
...The Advanced menu items allow you to set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT item to [YES]. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enable or disalbe TCG/TPM setting. Configuration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-23 Configuration options: [YES] [NO] The...CPU. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in this motherboard...
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... L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...saved in the TPM security chip will change (see 3.9 Exit menu for details). Use the left/right arrow key to select between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. After the system reboots, the TPM Configuration menu will be cleared and can never be different due ...
... L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06, Max:09) Ratio Actual Value:9 CPUID :6F9 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function Execute Disable Bit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled...saved in the TPM security chip will change (see 3.9 Exit menu for details). Use the left/right arrow key to select between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. After the system reboots, the TPM Configuration menu will be cleared and can never be different due ...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [... the XD feature flag to always return to cool down. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-25
...[Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [... the XD feature flag to always return to cool down. Use the and keys to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-25
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...5.112V] [12.096V] Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to...
...5.112V] [12.096V] Select Screen Select Item +- CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to...
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...speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5Q-E ...Series 4-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
...speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5Q-E ...Series 4-3 Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports...
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...installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. With this icon to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click... ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC ...
...installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop. With this icon to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support To launch the PC Probe II from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click... ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Click to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC ...
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.... You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you... want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel...
.... You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the desktop, click the arrow down button of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you... want to decrease value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now move together using the Config window. The hardware monitor panels come in a small monitoring panel...
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...drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Usage The Usage browser displays real...-time information on your system. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading,...
...drive space, and memory usage. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Hard disk drive space usage The Hard Disk tab displays the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Usage The Usage browser displays real...-time information on your system. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. Click a hard disk drive to display available information. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading,...
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...display the fan types. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. Click to open the Calibration wiondow Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the ...bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-21 The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading....
...display the fan types. Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. Click to open the Calibration wiondow Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the ...bar and click the Fan Xpert button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-21 The built-in different geographic regions and your PC's system loading....
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... exceeds 70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to change the... CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes ...
... exceeds 70ºC. • User: This mode allows you to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio 4-22 Chapter 4: Software support For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to change the... CPU fan profile under certain limitation. Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes ...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, 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 taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-23 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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 can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-23 The options on the AI Suite main window. 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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.../100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core... Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4...
.../100/66 for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core... Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4...