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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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...damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste. This symbol of pats and recycling. P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 12/9/08 12:32:37 PM Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the ... or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are...
...damage, contact your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in municipal waste. This symbol of pats and recycling. P5Q-EM DO.indb 5 12/9/08 12:32:37 PM Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the ... or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. Check local regulations for the devices are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you are...
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...ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. vi P5Q-EM... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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. About this guide is organized This manual...
...ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that may have to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. vi P5Q-EM... documentation, such as warranty flyers, that comes with the motherboard package. 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. About this guide is organized This manual...
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...motherboard.. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® 4500 integrated High Definition Video Processing with Intel® Active Management Technology 1333 /1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 800/667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to 1920 x 1080 (@60HZ)* Max. P5Q-EM.../ 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); HDMI Max resolution...
...motherboard.. 1 x PCIe x16 slot 2 x PCIe x1 slots 1 x PCI slot Intel® 4500 integrated High Definition Video Processing with Intel® Active Management Technology 1333 /1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 800/667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Due to 1920 x 1080 (@60HZ)* Max. P5Q-EM.../ 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); HDMI Max resolution...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 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. introduction P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:43 PM
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 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. introduction P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:43 PM
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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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... above items is damaged or missing, contact 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the environment. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact 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! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the environment. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies...
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..., and Internet applications. See page 1-31 for details. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Users... PCs, even when they are powered off or with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 1‑13 for details. 1-2 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:32:58 PM Intel® vPro™ Technology The I�n��te��...
..., and Internet applications. See page 1-31 for details. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process. Users... PCs, even when they are powered off or with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. See page 1‑13 for details. 1-2 P5Q-EM DO.indb 2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:32:58 PM Intel® vPro™ Technology The I�n��te��...
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.... S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology is better in fan use, and efficiently reduce the noise caused by Intel Quiet System Technology; ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 1-3 12/9/08 12...
.... S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digtal Interface) function through the S/PDIF interface at mid-board. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology The ASUS Advanced Q-Fan technology is better in fan use, and efficiently reduce the noise caused by Intel Quiet System Technology; ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 3 1-3 12/9/08 12...
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.... 1-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:09 PM Simply press the predefined hotkey to max power saving mode and save CPU power when using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash... 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or ...
.... 1-4 P5Q-EM DO.indb 4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:09 PM Simply press the predefined hotkey to max power saving mode and save CPU power when using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS EZ Flash... 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or ...
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... avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. ... before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the ...
... avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. ... before removing or plugging in any component, place it on them. • Whenever you uninstall any motherboard component. 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 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the ...
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5Q-EM DO 1-6 P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:14 PM Doing so can cause you place it . ...power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that 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 holes indicated...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5Q-EM DO 1-6 P5Q-EM DO.indb 6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:14 PM Doing so can cause you place it . ...power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that 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 holes indicated...
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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 (64bit, 240-... SATA5 PANEL USBPW5-8 USB910 USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS 8Mb BIOS Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 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 (64bit, 240-... SATA5 PANEL USBPW5-8 USB910 USB56 USB78 8Mb BIOS 8Mb BIOS Refer to section 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 7 1-7 12/9/08 12:33:16 PM
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...loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever...not bent. Contact your left. 1-8 P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:18 PM 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 ...
...loss/ incorrect removal of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever...not bent. Contact your left. 1-8 P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12/9/08 12:33:18 PM 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 ...
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6. A B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that it is spread in contact with 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 Apply several drops of Thermal Interface...
6. A B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that it is spread in contact with 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 Apply several drops of Thermal Interface...
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B 2. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 11 1-11 12/9/08 12:33:29 PM The illustration above is for reference only. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal ... designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 1 1 The type of the installed CPU, making...
B 2. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 11 1-11 12/9/08 12:33:29 PM The illustration above is for reference only. Make sure that you have properly applied Thermal ... designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. A B A A B B A 1 1 The type of the installed CPU, making...
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...! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable 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...
...! Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a B diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Connect the CPU fan cable 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...
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 13 1-13 12/9/08 12:33:40 PM A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint ... in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel® ME and Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 13 1-13 12/9/08 12:33:40 PM A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint ... in DIMM_A1 or DIMM_A2 slot to support the Intel® ME and Intel® Quiet System Technology and for optimum performance. 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 dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor... 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 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from...
... 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 dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the same vendor... 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 For effective use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from...
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... value. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 15 1-15 12/9/08 12:33:43 PM If you want to manually adjust the memory frequency, refer to section 2.4 AI 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...
... value. ASUS P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 15 1-15 12/9/08 12:33:43 PM If you want to manually adjust the memory frequency, refer to section 2.4 AI 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...