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Contents Notices ...iv Safety information...v About this guide...vi P5Q-EM DO specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices ...iv Safety information...v About this guide...vi P5Q-EM DO specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Special Features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are using an adpater or extension cord. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in municipal waste. P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 12/9/08 12:32:37 PM DO NOT throw the mercury...
... existing system before the signal cables are not damaged. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are using an adpater or extension cord. This product has been designed to the correct voltage in municipal waste. P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 12/9/08 12:32:37 PM DO NOT throw the mercury...
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... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. vi P5Q-EM ...
... sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS ...Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. vi P5Q-EM ...
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... (one at midboard; one at back panel) Intel® integrated TPM support (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P5Q-EM DO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 TPM LGA775...; dual-core / Celeron® processor* Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q45 / ICH10DO with D-SUB Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz); For effective use of 1894MB** ...
... (one at midboard; one at back panel) Intel® integrated TPM support (continued on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. P5Q-EM DO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots VGA Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 TPM LGA775...; dual-core / Celeron® processor* Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® Q45 / ICH10DO with D-SUB Max resolution to 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz); For effective use of 1894MB** ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. introduction P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:43 PM It also lists Chapter1: Pro1duct the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. introduction P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:43 PM It also lists Chapter1: Pro1duct the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots 1-20 1.9 Jumper...1-24 1.10 Connectors 1-26 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 ASUS P5Q-EM DO 12/9/08 12:32:44 PM
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!...1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.7 System memory 1-13 1.8 Expansion slots 1-20 1.9 Jumper...1-24 1.10 Connectors 1-26 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 ASUS P5Q-EM DO 12/9/08 12:32:44 PM
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... panel; Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS 3 in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q-EM DO Serial ATA power and signal cables for buying an ASUS® P5Q-EM DO motherboard! ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 1-1 12/9/08 12:32:47 PM 1.1 Welcome! This is damaged or...
... panel; Before you for 2 devices 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable I/O shield 1 x ASUS 3 in your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q-EM DO Serial ATA power and signal cables for buying an ASUS® P5Q-EM DO motherboard! ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 1-1 12/9/08 12:32:47 PM 1.1 Welcome! This is damaged or...
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...time. See page 1-31 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with lower maintenance costs. It is excellent for details. 1-2 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:32:58 PM Intel® Q45 Express Chipset The Intel® Q45 Express Chipset...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 mem�o�r�y��s�u��p�p�o��r�t The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of desktops with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 1‑...
...time. See page 1-31 for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with lower maintenance costs. It is excellent for details. 1-2 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:32:58 PM Intel® Q45 Express Chipset The Intel® Q45 Express Chipset...3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR2 mem�o�r�y��s�u��p�p�o��r�t The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of desktops with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 1‑...
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... control over a constant temperature system environment. See page 2-29 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface... provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. it makes the change of TPM. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 1-3 12/9/08 12:33:04 PM IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital...
... control over a constant temperature system environment. See page 2-29 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more smoothly. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface... provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. it makes the change of TPM. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 1-3 12/9/08 12:33:04 PM IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital...
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... to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using word processing applicaions. 1-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:09... noises then eliminates it in the operating system to the motherboard. See page 1-36 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Update your screen. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect...
... to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using word processing applicaions. 1-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:09... noises then eliminates it in the operating system to the motherboard. See page 1-36 for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Update your screen. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect...
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...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5Q-EM DO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5Q-EM DO Onboard LED ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 1-5 12/9/08 12:33:11 PM The illustration...
...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. SB_PWR P5Q-EM DO ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5Q-EM DO Onboard LED ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 1-5 12/9/08 12:33:11 PM The illustration...
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... chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) ... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5Q-EM DO 1-6 P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33...
... chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight (8) ... to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis P5Q-EM DO 1-6 P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33...
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ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 1-7 12/9/08 12:33:16 PM 24.4cm(9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout KBMS SPDIF_O2 SERVICE_MODE ATX12V 24.4cm(9.6in) F_USB34 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O COM1 FLOPPY PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (...PRI_IDE EATXPWR USBPW1-4 CHA_FAN1 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® Q45 PCIEX1_1 Single Lan PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS 918JKLF Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 1200 AAFP P5Q-EM DO SPDIF_OUT CD PCI2 CLRTC USBPW9-12 IE1394_2 USB1112 CHASSIS Intel® ICH10DO SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SB_PWR SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 PANEL USBPW5-8 USB910 USB56...
ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 1-7 12/9/08 12:33:16 PM 24.4cm(9.6in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout KBMS SPDIF_O2 SERVICE_MODE ATX12V 24.4cm(9.6in) F_USB34 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O COM1 FLOPPY PWR_FAN DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (...PRI_IDE EATXPWR USBPW1-4 CHA_FAN1 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel® Q45 PCIEX1_1 Single Lan PCIEX16 PCIEX1_2 ICS 9LPRS 918JKLF Lithium Cell CMOS Power ALC 1200 AAFP P5Q-EM DO SPDIF_OUT CD PCI2 CLRTC USBPW9-12 IE1394_2 USB1112 CHASSIS Intel® ICH10DO SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SB_PWR SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 PANEL USBPW5-8 USB910 USB56...
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... introduction 12/9/08 12:33:18 PM P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 ...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...
... introduction 12/9/08 12:33:18 PM P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 ...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™...
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... the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and HyperThreading Technology. 1-10 P5Q-EM DO.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:27 PM 6. A B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. Apply several...
... the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and HyperThreading Technology. 1-10 P5Q-EM DO.indb 10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:27 PM 6. A B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. Apply several...
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ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 11 1-11 12/9/08 12:33:29 ...PM Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and fucntions should remain the same. A B A A B B A 1 1 The type of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard...8226; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the heatsink...
ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 11 1-11 12/9/08 12:33:29 ...PM Place the heatsink on top of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and fucntions should remain the same. A B A A B B A 1 1 The type of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard...8226; If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the chassis before you install the heatsink...
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... diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the B heatsink and fan assembly from the... motherboard. 1-12 P5Q-EM DO.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:33 PM A 3. Hardware monitoring ...
... diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU fan connector Do not forget to disengage the B heatsink and fan assembly from the... motherboard. 1-12 P5Q-EM DO.indb 12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:33 PM A 3. Hardware monitoring ...
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.... A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 13 1-13 12/9/08 12:33:40 PM 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 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 the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 13 1-13 12/9/08 12:33:40 PM 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...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�. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Memory reserved ... 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 The system maps the total size of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • This motherboard supports Intel® ME technology. Your system may install varying memory...
...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�. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for the OS can be about 3GB or less. Memory reserved ... 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 The system maps the total size of 256 megabit (Mb) chips or less. • This motherboard supports Intel® ME technology. Your system may install varying memory...
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...Tweaker menu. • To stabilize the memory modules, use an efficient memory cooling system that can only support up to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support the work load and overclocking conditions. • The total memory may has 16MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 64MB reduction... 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 Notes on memory limitations • Due to 16 GB on its Serial ...
...Tweaker menu. • To stabilize the memory modules, use an efficient memory cooling system that can only support up to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support the work load and overclocking conditions. • The total memory may has 16MB reduction under Single Channel mode, and 64MB reduction... 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 Notes on memory limitations • Due to 16 GB on its Serial ...