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... 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 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power menu 3-30...
... 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 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power menu 3-30...
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...product and software updates. 1. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU ...features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
...product and software updates. 1. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU ...features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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...DIMM, 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Station mode: Infrastructure mode...x4 link (black) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots *PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...
...DIMM, 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of less than 3GB. Station mode: Infrastructure mode...x4 link (black) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots *PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...
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... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii 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 midboard; Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS DieHard BIOS - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage...
... Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii 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 midboard; Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS DieHard BIOS - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage...
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P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 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 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 3 x USB connectors support..., 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...
P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 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 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 3 x USB connectors support..., 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...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) • The floppy disk drive cable is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q-E Series motherboard! ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
... (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) • The floppy disk drive cable is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q-E Series motherboard! ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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...; 2 series processor is in the world. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the environment. This is one of the most powerful CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly...
...; 2 series processor is in the world. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the environment. This is one of the most powerful CPUs in line with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly...
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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. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7.
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. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7.
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... install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. The system maps the total size of 4 GB DIMMs on its SPD. Any excess.... Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of less than the vendor-marked value. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and...
... install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. The system maps the total size of 4 GB DIMMs on its SPD. Any excess.... Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of less than the vendor-marked value. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and...
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...Kit of 2) Kingston 2048MB Kingston 1024MB MICRON 2048MB MICRON 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ Chip No. Brand DS DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 N/A DS Box P/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) • • • N/A N/A DS Box... SN:00482080600160-1 • • N/A N/A DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-13 CL Chip SS/ Part No. CL Chip SS/ Part No. P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability Size 1024MB Vendor Chip No.
...Kit of 2) Kingston 2048MB Kingston 1024MB MICRON 2048MB MICRON 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ Chip No. Brand DS DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 5-5-5-15 N/A DS Box P/N:CH.02GAF.C0KK2 (78.0AG9S.9KF) • • • N/A N/A DS Box... SN:00482080600160-1 • • N/A N/A DS Box P/N:OCZ2N10662GK (OCZ2N10662GK)(EPP) • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-13 CL Chip SS/ Part No. CL Chip SS/ Part No. P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1200MHz capability Size 1024MB Vendor Chip No.
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...8226; • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC (TXDD1024M1066HC5) DS BoxP/N: • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD1024M1066HC5-D) P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB A-DATA 1024MB A-DATA 2048MB A-DATA ...F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ F2-6400CL6D-8GBNQ F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR GB22GB6400C4DC GB22GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C4DC GB24GB6400C4QC GB24GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C5QC GB28GB6400C4QC DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • ...
...8226; • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC (TXDD1024M1066HC5) DS BoxP/N: • • TXDD2048M1066HC5DC-D (TXDD1024M1066HC5-D) P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor 512MB A-DATA 1024MB A-DATA 2048MB A-DATA ...F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ F2-6400CL6D-4GBMQ F2-6400CL6D-8GBNQ F2-6400PHU2-2GBNR GB22GB6400C4DC GB22GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C4DC GB24GB6400C4QC GB24GB6400C5DC GB24GB6400C5QC GB28GB6400C4QC DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • ...
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...-1G JM800QLU-2G AET760UD00-25DC08X AET760UD00-25DB97X AET860UD00-25DC08X SLY2128M8-JGE SLZ2128M8-JGE 28V2H8 28VOH8 M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-15 P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 8192MB(Kit of 4) ...
...-1G JM800QLU-2G AET760UD00-25DC08X AET760UD00-25DB97X AET860UD00-25DC08X SLY2128M8-JGE SLZ2128M8-JGE 28V2H8 28VOH8 M2Y1G64TU88D4B-AC M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C M2Y2G64TU8HD4B-AC N/A N/A DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* • • • • • • • • • • ...• • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-15 P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS 8192MB(Kit of 4) ...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Side(s): SS -
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS - Side(s): SS -
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... socket. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining... clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2.
... socket. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 2 DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining... clip A DDR2 DIMM is properly seated. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2.
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Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for ... installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you...
Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for ... installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you...
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...x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with a maximum speed of ... the location of the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots...
...x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that support PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with a maximum speed of ... the location of the slot. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots...
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... port (orange). Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port does not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light...LED indications. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
... port (orange). Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port does not support WOL (Wake on LAN) function. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Line In port (light...LED indications. 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to the signal connector ...
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) [Optional] This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to the signal connector ...
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... Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. •• These connectors are set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with huge...
... Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. •• These connectors are set to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. If you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configuration with huge...