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Contents 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI 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 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...
Contents 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI 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 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...
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... Flash 2 - one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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...
... Flash 2 - one at back panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - 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...
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... CD audio in 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange) 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC...
... CD audio in 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange) 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC...
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... speed to different ambient temperature, which is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that data is caused by yourself. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5
... speed to different ambient temperature, which is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that data is caused by yourself. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5
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... Power-on and Reset switch 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 7. ...AP Edition only) Page 2-37 2-6 2-34 2-11 2-24 2-35 2-28 2-30 2-29 2-31 2-23 2-39 2-25 2-28 2-32 2-35 2-33 2-38 2-36 2-38 2-32 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-3 SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1; 7-pin SATA_E2) 11.
... Power-on and Reset switch 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 6. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 7. ...AP Edition only) Page 2-37 2-6 2-34 2-11 2-24 2-35 2-28 2-30 2-29 2-31 2-23 2-39 2-25 2-28 2-32 2-35 2-33 2-38 2-36 2-38 2-32 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-3 SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1; 7-pin SATA_E2) 11.
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... shared - - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - USB controller 3 - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - shared - 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - ...Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - Marvell 6121 shared - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared USB ...
... shared - - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - shared - - - - - USB controller 3 - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - shared - 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - PCIE16_3 shared - - - - - - - PCI_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - ...Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - Marvell 6121 shared - - - - - - - PCI_2 - shared USB ...
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2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status ... on LAN) function. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port*. Supported by...
2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. This port is for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. LAN port LED indications Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status ... on LAN) function. IEEE 1394a port. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 9. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port*. Supported by...
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... the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 18. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-27 Connect the moveable omni-directional antennas to the external SATA port. 16. Microphone port (pink). Refer to ...the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel 8-channel...
... the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 18. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-27 Connect the moveable omni-directional antennas to the external SATA port. 16. Microphone port (pink). Refer to ...the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel 8-channel...
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... to this connector, make sure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to...
... to this connector, make sure that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to [AC97]. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is set the item to...
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13. The S/PDIF out cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
13. The S/PDIF out cable is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is purchased separately. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Wireless LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Marvell IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you...
... Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Wireless LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Marvell IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] This item appears only when you...
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... Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. USB 2.0... driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Install the necessary drivers to activate ...
... Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. USB 2.0... driver. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. ASUS InstAll - Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Install the necessary drivers to activate ...
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...TDR) technology. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. Ulead Burn.Now Installs... to install or update Express Gate functions. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that destroys data. 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 an innovative application...
...TDR) technology. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. Ulead Burn.Now Installs... to install or update Express Gate functions. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that destroys data. 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 an innovative application...
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... must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support The software implements high...
... must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup. 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX® audio utility with the motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support The software implements high...
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.... Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with realistic front and rear environment. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-31 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. A. media enjoyment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Fidelity Compensation After you click the power button, the utility...
.... Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with realistic front and rear environment. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-31 SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows® Vista™ operating system. A. media enjoyment. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you more multi- Fidelity Compensation After you click the power button, the utility...
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... and restore the preset to customize the values of Voice Clarity, Dynamics, Brilliance, and Deep Bass of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio.
... and restore the preset to customize the values of Voice Clarity, Dynamics, Brilliance, and Deep Bass of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio.
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Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. B. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-35 SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.
Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX® icon to display the SoundMAX® Control Panel. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. B. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-35 SoundMAX If you can easily configure your audio settings.
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Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you speak. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you have installed.
Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer's audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have made. You will be asked to read prewritten text to allow the AudioWizard to hear the changes you speak. 4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the Test button to adjust the volume as you have installed.
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General options Click the General tab to set up your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. This page allows you to the Preferences page. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-37 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to change various audio settings. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to choose your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
General options Click the General tab to set up your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. This page allows you to the Preferences page. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-37 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to change various audio settings. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to choose your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function.
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... size values range from 4 KB to the Create Volume menu. 4-64 Chapter 4: Software support Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up/down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9.
... size values range from 4 KB to the Create Volume menu. 4-64 Chapter 4: Software support Are you sure you want to select the stripe size for audio and video editing. 7. Use the up/down arrow key to create this volume? (Y/N): 9.