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...Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.7.3 Security...2-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-38 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-39 2.9 Exit menu 2-40 2.10 Intel® ME configuration 2-41 2.10.1 Change Intel® ME ... menu 3-3 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 3.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 3-9 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 3-9 P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 iii 12/9/08 12:32:30 PM
...Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.7.3 Security...2-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-37 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-38 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 ASUS EZ Flash 2...2-39 2.9 Exit menu 2-40 2.10 Intel® ME configuration 2-41 2.10.1 Change Intel® ME ... menu 3-3 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.7 Other information 3-7 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9 3.3.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 3-9 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 3-9 P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 iii 12/9/08 12:32:30 PM
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...x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - HDMI Max resolution to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x...non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to 1920 x 1080 (@60HZ)* Max. P5Q-EM DO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 TPM LGA775 socket ...Intel® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q45 / ICH10DO with D-SUB Max resolution to 1920 x 1080 ...
...x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - HDMI Max resolution to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory on the motherboard.. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x...non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to 1920 x 1080 (@60HZ)* Max. P5Q-EM DO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 TPM LGA775 socket ...Intel® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q45 / ICH10DO with D-SUB Max resolution to 1920 x 1080 ...
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... alignment key into the socket to remove (4B). Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left (B) until it to the left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not... (A), then move it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 9 1-9 12/9/08 12:33:22 PM Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 2.
... alignment key into the socket to remove (4B). Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left (B) until it to the left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do not... (A), then move it is on the socket and damaging the CPU! To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 9 1-9 12/9/08 12:33:22 PM Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. 2.
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... 32MB 32MB 32MB 0MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 16MB 0MB 0MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 0MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 1-14 P5Q-EM DO.indb 14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:42 PM Your system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B....obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install...
... 32MB 32MB 32MB 0MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 32MB 64MB 16MB 0MB 0MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 0MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 64MB 1-14 P5Q-EM DO.indb 14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:42 PM Your system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B....obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Refer to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for details. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install...
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ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 15 1-15 12/9/08 12:33:43 PM By default, some memory modules for overclocking may has 16MB reduction under Single Channel mode, ... memory limitations • Due to 16 GB on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista Professional x64 Edition • The memory operation frequency depends on the operating systems listed below.
ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 15 1-15 12/9/08 12:33:43 PM By default, some memory modules for overclocking may has 16MB reduction under Single Channel mode, ... memory limitations • Due to 16 GB on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista Professional x64 Edition • The memory operation frequency depends on the operating systems listed below.
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.../Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:04 PM b. b. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. c. d. e. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ... click Start. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click Start. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the...
.../Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:04 PM b. b. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. c. d. e. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ... click Start. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click Start. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the...
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...ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 2-7 12/9/08 12:35:13 PM 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS...an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Internet, and • View the BIOS ...
...ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 2-7 12/9/08 12:35:13 PM 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through the Internet: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. The ASUS...an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Internet, and • View the BIOS ...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5QEMDO.rom P5QEMDO ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 9 2-9 12/9/08 12:35:20 PM Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5QEMDO.rom P5QEMDO ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 9 2-9 12/9/08 12:35:20 PM Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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... a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-12 P5Q-EM DO.indb 12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:28 PM 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items ... Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. To change the value of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. configurable, you can change the value of...
... a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 2-12 P5Q-EM DO.indb 12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:28 PM 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items ... Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. To change the value of the selected item. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. configurable, you can change the value of...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2-24 P5Q-EM DO.indb 24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:50 PM ME-IDER [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. System Memory 1GB to < 1.5GB 1GB to < 2GB 2GB to < 3GB 3GB to < 4GB 4GB and above Maximum Total Graphics Memory Windows® XP Windows® Vista™ 512MB 552MB 768MB 808MB 1024MB 1320MB - 1832MB - 1849MB ME Subsystem Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ME Subsystem Configuration ASF Support [Enabled...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. 2-24 P5Q-EM DO.indb 24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:50 PM ME-IDER [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface ... options: [Disabled] [Enabled]. System Memory 1GB to < 1.5GB 1GB to < 2GB 2GB to < 3GB 3GB to < 4GB 4GB and above Maximum Total Graphics Memory Windows® XP Windows® Vista™ 512MB 552MB 768MB 808MB 1024MB 1320MB - 1832MB - 1849MB ME Subsystem Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ME Subsystem Configuration ASF Support [Enabled...
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... ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Press to save changes and exit. Select OK to the non-volatile RAM. 2-40 P5Q-EM DO.indb 40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:36:12 PM F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes... saved values. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. After selecting this menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard ...
... ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. Press to save changes and exit. Select OK to the non-volatile RAM. 2-40 P5Q-EM DO.indb 40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:36:12 PM F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save the changes... saved values. Select one of the parameters on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. After selecting this menu. Pressing does not immediately exit this option, a confirmation appears. Exit & Discard ...
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...OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP/32-bit Vista/64-bit XP/64-bit... Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-1 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/...
...OS version and corresponding updates to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to the optical drive. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 32-bit XP/32-bit Vista/64-bit XP/64-bit... Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your computer. The contents of the Support DVD to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-1 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/...
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your corporate network environment. Intel System Defense Utility Intel® System Defense Utility enables you to remotely control and manage Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) processor-based PCs in Windows...Director is a multimedia technology that monitors security, data protection, and network concerns. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to back up and restore your data easily. 3-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/9/08 12:36:25 PM
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your corporate network environment. Intel System Defense Utility Intel® System Defense Utility enables you to remotely control and manage Intel® Active Management Technology (Intel® AMT) processor-based PCs in Windows...Director is a multimedia technology that monitors security, data protection, and network concerns. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to back up and restore your data easily. 3-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/9/08 12:36:25 PM
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... installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Press during POST to complete the process. 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press any ...then press . 9. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-9 P5Q-EM DO.indb 9 12/9/08 12:36:32 PM Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. During the OS installation, the system prompts you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. ...
... installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Press during POST to complete the process. 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Follow succeeding screen instructions to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Press any ...then press . 9. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-9 P5Q-EM DO.indb 9 12/9/08 12:36:32 PM Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. During the OS installation, the system prompts you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. ...