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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 ....2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:28 PM
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 ....2 Internal connectors 1-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:28 PM
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... information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided...of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 12/9/08 ...
... information you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the standard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided...of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. vi P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 12/9/08 ...
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... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you 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 PM Simply press the predefined...
... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to choose from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you 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 PM Simply press the predefined...
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... function. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ME Switch. Disable the Intel® ME function before updating BIOS. 4. VGA port. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 1-26 P5Q-EM DO.indb 26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:34:18 PM Supported by...
... function. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ME Switch. Disable the Intel® ME function before updating BIOS. 4. VGA port. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a VGA monitor or other audio sources. 1-26 P5Q-EM DO.indb 26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:34:18 PM Supported by...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-21 2.6 Power menu 2-31 2.7 Boot menu 2-35 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 2.9 Exit menu 2-40 2.10 Intel® ME configuration 2-41 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 ASUS P5Q-EM DO 12/9/08 12:35:01 PM
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-10 2.3 Main menu 2-13 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu 2-17 2.5 Advanced menu 2-21 2.6 Power menu 2-31 2.7 Boot menu 2-35 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 2.9 Exit menu 2-40 2.10 Intel® ME configuration 2-41 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 ASUS P5Q-EM DO 12/9/08 12:35:01 PM
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... flash disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. e. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:04 PM d.... Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
... flash disk, or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 4. b. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. e. ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:04 PM d.... Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS...
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... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO VER: 0211(H:00 B:00...
... to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO VER: 0211(H:00 B:00...
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... utility returns to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 2-3 12/9/08 12:35:08 PM Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the...
... utility returns to file...... A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 2-3 12/9/08 12:35:08 PM Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the...
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... utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 12/9/08 12:35:09 PM Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB...
... utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Please restart your computer A:\> 2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 12/9/08 12:35:09 PM Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Reading flash ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB...
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...will beep once again while the process is connected to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5QEMDO.ROM". ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 2-5 12/9/08 12:35:09 PM The system... will return after the utility completes the updating process. The utility displays the following...
...will beep once again while the process is connected to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Turn on the system. 2. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "P5QEMDO.ROM". ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 2-5 12/9/08 12:35:09 PM The system... will return after the utility completes the updating process. The utility displays the following...
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... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2-6 P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:10 PM Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... The recovered BIOS...
... ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can cause system boot failure! 2-6 P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:10 PM Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... The recovered BIOS...
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The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 2-7 12/9/08 12:35:13 PM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all...
The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 2-7 12/9/08 12:35:13 PM Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all...
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The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. 2. Click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 2-8 P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:17 PM
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you wish to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you to download. 2. Click Next. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. 2-8 P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:17 PM
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. 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. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4.
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... system using this motherboard. 2-10 P5Q-EM DO.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:22 PM See section "2.9 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are...for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." Using the power ... screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this utility. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings ...
... system using this motherboard. 2-10 P5Q-EM DO.indb 10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:35:22 PM See section "2.9 Exit Menu." • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are...for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." Using the power ... screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this utility. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings ...
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO VER: 0211(H:00 B:00) DATE: 08/26/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb...
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-EM-DO VER: 0211(H:00 B:00) DATE: 08/26/08 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb...
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...ENABLED], your computer resets automatically to display the submenu. 2-42 P5Q-EM DO.indb 42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:36:15 PM Intel® ME Firmware Local Update Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME Firmware Local Update function. Press < > or < > to select and ...press to display the configuration options. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0001 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Coporation....
...ENABLED], your computer resets automatically to display the submenu. 2-42 P5Q-EM DO.indb 42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 12/9/08 12:36:15 PM Intel® ME Firmware Local Update Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME Firmware Local Update function. Press < > or < > to select and ...press to display the configuration options. Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0001 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Coporation....
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...a network of you computer so you to Intel® website for updates. It includes a centrally monitored dashboard for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Refer to update the motherboard BIOS in your data easily. 3-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/9/08 12:36:25... PM Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft® website (www.microsoft.com) for the latest update information. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS ...
...a network of you computer so you to Intel® website for updates. It includes a centrally monitored dashboard for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Refer to update the motherboard BIOS in your data easily. 3-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 3: Software support 12/9/08 12:36:25... PM Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft® website (www.microsoft.com) for the latest update information. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS ...