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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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...: - Profile - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control - vFSB Termination: 40-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition...
...: - Profile - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control - vFSB Termination: 40-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - 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 panel) ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition...
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...page 4-24 for details. To wake the system and return to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to date....fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. helping save power and money. The purpose of critical heat generating components. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and ...
...page 4-24 for details. To wake the system and return to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The motherboard uses a special design on this motherboard is that lowers the temperature of the innovative heat pipe design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to date....fan or bundled optional fan. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. helping save power and money. The purpose of critical heat generating components. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and ...
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...ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to 70% of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-40 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS... DieHard BIOS The AUS DieHard BIOS consists of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS O.C. See page 3-41 for details. This unique module...
...ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to 70% of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-40 for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS... DieHard BIOS The AUS DieHard BIOS consists of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS O.C. See page 3-41 for details. This unique module...
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...DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages 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 case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-... a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 3-20-3-21 for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of booting...
...DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages 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 case the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-... a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 3-20-3-21 for details. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of booting...
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...channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendormarked or at a ...® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
...channel configuration. The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendormarked or at a ...® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 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. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23
...) to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) 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. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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... Screen Select Item +- The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 3rd Information : 13-5-1-5-5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5Q...
... Screen Select Item +- The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on Channel B2 [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 3rd Information : 13-5-1-5-5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5Q...
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... numeric keypad. Use the and keys to 800. The values range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] The following two items appear only when you to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be...
... numeric keypad. Use the and keys to 800. The values range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] The following two items appear only when you to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be...
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... some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency...] Write Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Read to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-17
... some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency...] Write Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Read to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-17
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...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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...Stronger] to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM. Set this item to adjust the value. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to accelerate DRAM performance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Setting this item to [Enabled]... set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from...
...Stronger] to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM. Set this item to adjust the value. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to accelerate DRAM performance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Setting this item to [Enabled]... set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from...
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...08V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 0.370x to set ...the CPU PLL voltage. 3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.760x with a 0.005x interval. otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled; ...
...08V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.18 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 0.370x to set ...the CPU PLL voltage. 3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to 0.760x with a 0.005x interval. otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled; ...
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... to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled; See 2. The values range from 1.50V to select the CPU Load...
... to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled; See 2. The values range from 1.50V to select the CPU Load...
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... CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
... CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] 3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
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... Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of you computer so you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal ...control. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your...
... Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of you computer so you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal ...control. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your...
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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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations.
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... 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-27 Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After...
... 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-27 Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E 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 Installing...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E 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 Installing...