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...OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, ...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended...
...OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, ...AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be extended...
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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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... Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800... 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. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support ...
... Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800... 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. P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support ...
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... 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) ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued...
... 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) ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued...
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xiv P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD...x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector 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 ... 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 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
xiv P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD...x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector 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 ... 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 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without...
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... entertainment contents to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 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...packagings to external devices. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic...
... entertainment contents to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. 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...packagings to external devices. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic...
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...ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 x4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. 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 the PCI Express specifications...PCI Express x16 slot with a maximum speed 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 PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
...ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 x4 link) PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. 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 the PCI Express specifications...PCI Express x16 slot with a maximum speed 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 PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB...
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... cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
... cable to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.
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... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are for ATX power supply plugs. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-37 The system may...
... unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you are for ATX power supply plugs. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-37 The system may...
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... of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the menu screen is user- ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-9 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help ...item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen.
... of options. Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the menu screen is user- ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-9 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help ...item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen.
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select [CDROM] if you to select ... IDE device type. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-11 Setting to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select [CDROM] if you to select ... IDE device type. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-11 Setting to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/08/08 ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/08/08 ... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... from 1.50V to set the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 Proceed with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to select the CPU Load-Line mode. The values...
... from 1.50V to set the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 Proceed with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to select the CPU Load-Line mode. The values...
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...] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American...
...] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American...
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... [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. When enabled, S3-PS/2 & USB wake-up functions will... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you ...
... [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. When enabled, S3-PS/2 & USB wake-up functions will... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you ...
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ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD.
ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-7 Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD.
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New Schedule Allows you to set specific date and time for the selected hard disk. Physical Drive Allows you to set schedule for the schedule. Other feature buttons Click to open the ...
New Schedule Allows you to set specific date and time for the selected hard disk. Physical Drive Allows you to set schedule for the schedule. Other feature buttons Click to open the ...
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SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. E3914 Second Edition May 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. E3914 Second Edition May 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF ...
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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...
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...midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 Marvell 88SE6121 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066... and Redundant LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / ...
...midboard; Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 Marvell 88SE6121 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066... and Redundant LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN IEEE 1394 LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / ...