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... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
... OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME...or altered, unless such repair, modification of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF...
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...4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [... 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40...
...4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [... 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40...
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...before you are not damaged. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal... ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste. ix Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
...before you are not damaged. If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal... ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste. ix Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on...
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...-E.ROM xi If you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Conventions used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: Means that you MUST follow to help you must press the...
...-E.ROM xi If you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Conventions used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. Example: Means that you MUST follow to help you must press the...
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... - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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 Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii LGA775 socket ... 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): - 2 ...
... - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 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 Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii LGA775 socket ... 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): - 2 ...
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... install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system...may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of less than the vendor-marked ...
... install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system...may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of less than the vendor-marked ...
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...you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. 4. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration... through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. •• These connectors are set , refer to 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are using Windows®...
...you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support CD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. 4. See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration... through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. •• These connectors are set , refer to 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are using Windows®...
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...Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Scroll down to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-15 The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to malfunction. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai ...Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A 4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ... Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for the system.
...Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. Scroll down to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-15 The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to malfunction. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai ...Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : A1 A2 A3 A 4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ... Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for the system.
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... settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] The following two items appear only when you set the DDR2 operating frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Use the...
... settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] The following two items appear only when you set the DDR2 operating frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the PCIE frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Use the...
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... 250ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 350ps] 3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-17 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on your settings 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...
... 250ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 350ps] 3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items appear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-17 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on your settings 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...
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... press the key. 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Set this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options:... [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. The values range from 1 to accelerate DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Configuration options: ...
... press the key. 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Use the and keys to adjust the value. Set this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options:... [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. The values range from 1 to accelerate DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Configuration options: ...
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You can also find this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
You can also find this user guide. 4-6 Chapter 4: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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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. The options on the AI Suite main window. 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
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. The options on the AI Suite main window. 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
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...Click the Recording tab on -line games, MSN, or Skype. You can enable it in the other background noises then eliminates it to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. You can enable it when you have conference call to reduce echoes in the incoming sudio stream... fans, air conditioners, and other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to transit clearer sound during on the top and select Microphone. Go ...
...Click the Recording tab on -line games, MSN, or Skype. You can enable it in the other background noises then eliminates it to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function. You can enable it when you have conference call to reduce echoes in the incoming sudio stream... fans, air conditioners, and other side. • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to transit clearer sound during on the top and select Microphone. Go ...
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... scenario is running (e.g. DHCP). move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to configure the static IP settings manually. 4-56 Chapter 4: Software support If this is the case, you may need to it. • If you plug the network cable into a different port while...
... scenario is running (e.g. DHCP). move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to configure the static IP settings manually. 4-56 Chapter 4: Software support If this is the case, you may need to it. • If you plug the network cable into a different port while...
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... NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E3914 Second Edition May 2008 Copyright ... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ...
... NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii E3914 Second Edition May 2008 Copyright ... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ...
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...4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 vi Contents 3.6.2 Repost Video on ...Priority 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40...
...4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 vi Contents 3.6.2 Repost Video on ...Priority 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40...
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... grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the... assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products.
... grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the... assistance before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of electronic products.
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... Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM xi Example: means that you...
... Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to complete a task. If you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM xi Example: means that you...
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...page) xii x8 link) Supports ATI CrossFireX™ technology, up 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 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage ...® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 ...
...page) xii x8 link) Supports ATI CrossFireX™ technology, up 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 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage ...® dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 ...