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... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v ... the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 See page 4-23 for details. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey ...
... the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS MyLogo3™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v ... the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 See page 4-23 for details. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply press the predefined hotkey ...
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...to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC ...not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock... cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins...
...to pins 2-3. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC ...not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock... cord. 2. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on pins...
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..., the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies...beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back... of the system chassis. 4. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the power, the system may light up . ASUS P5Q...
..., the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies...beep followed by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back... of the system chassis. 4. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the power, the system may light up . ASUS P5Q...
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... W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. You can switch between... by pressing before the correct file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). The EZ...
... W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. You can switch between... by pressing before the correct file is accessible by pressing + during POST to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to display the following. Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). The EZ...
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... can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to file...... ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename...
... can use as shown. 1. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Save the BIOS file to file...... ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-5 Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename...
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...program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to reconfigure your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-7 When you start up the computer, the system ... with its test routines. The firmware chip on your selections from the available options using this motherboard. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard apply for this utility. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you can enable the security...
...program is designed to make your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter Setup after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to reconfigure your system, or prompted to ensure optimum performance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-7 When you start up the computer, the system ... with its test routines. The firmware chip on your selections from the available options using this motherboard. Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to run this motherboard apply for this utility. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you can enable the security...
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... device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs one sector... data transfer from and to the system. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-11 These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
... device. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs one sector... data transfer from and to the system. Select [CDROM] if you to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-11 These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
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...ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-23 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS... system to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit... Configuration item appears only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard. Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to set the TCG...
...ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-23 Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS... system to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit... Configuration item appears only when a TPM module is installed in this motherboard. Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to set the TCG...
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...Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-31 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Restore On AC Power...on while the computer is in Soft-off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 3.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External ...
...Last State] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-31 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Restore On AC Power...on while the computer is in Soft-off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. 3.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External ...
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...successfully. To change to any field. [Limited] allows changes only to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-37 Password Check [Setup] When set a password, this item shows ...shows the default Not Installed. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. After you set a User Password 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password ...
...successfully. To change to any field. [Limited] allows changes only to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-37 Password Check [Setup] When set a password, this item shows ...shows the default Not Installed. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. After you set a User Password 1. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Installed : Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password ...
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... then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab]... Allows you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY 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...
... then press to display the sub-menu. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab]... Allows you to run the utility to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Select an item then press to confirm your choice. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY 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...
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3.8.5 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive ...to run the utility to save the file. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-41 Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Press to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple...
3.8.5 ASUS O.C. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. Press to prevent the system boot failure! Start O.C. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive ...to run the utility to save the file. ASUSTek O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to run the utility. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-41 Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Press to save the current BIOS file to store or load multiple...
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...this option only if you do not want to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-43 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit ...
...this option only if you do not want to save the changes while exiting. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-43 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit ...
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...65533;���e��c��t�o���r�s���o�n� the motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�...orange, port 0) connector on . ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-49 Profile AI Net 2 Tools Exit Press ENTER to run the utility to enable or disable the Drive Xpert function. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control ...
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...), a first time wizard will automatically exit and boot to OS" button. The Express Gate Environment The very first time you don't make a selection. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-51 As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer disappears, so you through basic Express Gate configurations. .... 6. From here, you power on -screen inside the "boot to your normal OS after you can take your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. Click Next to make any selection, Express Gate will guide you can immediately start the web browser or Skype.
...), a first time wizard will automatically exit and boot to OS" button. The Express Gate Environment The very first time you don't make a selection. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-51 As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer disappears, so you through basic Express Gate configurations. .... 6. From here, you power on -screen inside the "boot to your normal OS after you can take your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. Click Next to make any selection, Express Gate will guide you can immediately start the web browser or Skype.
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... can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Click Yes to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-59 Repairing Express Gate In case ...Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Express Gate configuration options are under the Tools menu. The InstallShield Wizard for details. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter...
... can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. Click Yes to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-59 Repairing Express Gate In case ...Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Express Gate configuration options are under the Tools menu. The InstallShield Wizard for details. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter...
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... WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0306 DATE: 05/13/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. The EZ Flash 2 ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file...
... WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0306 DATE: 05/13/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. The EZ Flash 2 ... ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash 2 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file...
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...;n����e��c��t�o���r�s���o�n� the motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�>...1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q-E 4-49 Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you set Drive Xpert Control to use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment You may use t�...
...;n����e��c��t�o���r�s���o�n� the motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�e E�n�t�e�r�>...1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q-E 4-49 Update To Normal Mode [Press Enter] This item allows you set Drive Xpert Control to use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment You may use t�...
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... selection. 5. Follow the screen instructions to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. You can also choose to your normal OS after you...it is shown on the computer. to continue booting normally (e.g. Select the target disk volume for you enter the Express Gate environment (by launching either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time...after a certain amount of time. The Express Gate Environment The very first time you to OS" button. ASUS P5Q-E 4-51 As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer disappears, so...
... selection. 5. Follow the screen instructions to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. You can also choose to your normal OS after you...it is shown on the computer. to continue booting normally (e.g. Select the target disk volume for you enter the Express Gate environment (by launching either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time...after a certain amount of time. The Express Gate Environment The very first time you to OS" button. ASUS P5Q-E 4-51 As you move the mouse or type a key, the countdown stops and the timer disappears, so...
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...be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate's first screen. ASUS P5Q-E 4-59 Express Gate configuration options are under the Tools menu. Double-click the Express Gate setup... ASUS support website. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 4. To update Express Gate 1. Click Next to complete installation. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS...
...be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can repair Express Gate by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate's first screen. ASUS P5Q-E 4-59 Express Gate configuration options are under the Tools menu. Double-click the Express Gate setup... ASUS support website. To repair Express Gate • Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Follow the screen instructions to continue. 4. To update Express Gate 1. Click Next to complete installation. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS...