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... 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning...: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
... 34 BIOS PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning...: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 ...
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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™2 Quad / ... Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x 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 up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Silicon Image SIL5723 controller (Drive Xpert technology...
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™2 Quad / ... Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x 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 up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Silicon Image SIL5723 controller (Drive Xpert technology...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It is the latest chipset designed to PCIe 1.0 devices. Intel...and recyclable products/packagings to external devices. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process....
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). It is the latest chipset designed to PCIe 1.0 devices. Intel...and recyclable products/packagings to external devices. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process....
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...the system and return to date. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the ... temporarily away. The Heat Pipe design is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as...
...the system and return to date. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the ... temporarily away. The Heat Pipe design is the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that the groundbreaking fanless design does not have lifetime problems as...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P5Q-E Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P5Q-E Series
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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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A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-11 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed... below. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it...
...x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed... below. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it...
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Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - 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. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - 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. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.
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...) feature. 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 RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
...) feature. 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 RAM data. For system failure due to re-enter data. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23 Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps...
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After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up ...the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-41 After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. While the tests...
After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may light up ...the instructions in the following order: a. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. System power 6. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-41 After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. While the tests...
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...the auto-detected BIOS information. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version :... 0101 Build Date : 08/08/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, ...
...the auto-detected BIOS information. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version :... 0101 Build Date : 08/08/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, ...
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...[Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to... Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 5-5-5-15...Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-15 OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : ...
...[Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to... Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 5-5-5-15...Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-15 OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : ...
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... [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to 31. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.11 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM...
... [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to 31. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.11 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM...
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...overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may need better cooling system to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.... with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.005x interval. 3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge ...
...overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may need better cooling system to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.... with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.005x interval. 3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge ...
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...to use as the primary boot device. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to display the sub-menu... Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Select an...
...to use as the primary boot device. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to display the sub-menu... Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Select an...
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... Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-13 Click the box before each preference...
... Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-13 Click the box before each preference...
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... tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives...
... tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives...
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... physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q-E Series...
... physical memory. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q-E Series...