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... 2-42 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
... 2-42 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-42 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
... and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Refer to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
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...xiii For WiFi-AP Edition, 4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS DieHard BIOS - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to... up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - vFSB Termination: 40-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 ...
...xiii For WiFi-AP Edition, 4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0.00625V increment - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS DieHard BIOS - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to... up to 800MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - vFSB Termination: 40-step voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 ...
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P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x ... (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12...
P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O ports Internal I/O connectors BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x ... (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12...
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...detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 See page 4-33 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to -life ...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of complicated configurations. Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. See page 4-21 for details. See page...
...detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 See page 4-33 for details. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to -life ...variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of complicated configurations. Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. See page 4-21 for details. See page...
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...taken. See page 4-28 for details. See page 2-40 for details. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS DieHard BIOS The AUS DieHard BIOS consists of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. This unique module eliminates... the trouble of two BIOS chips, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. The technology saves users the hassle of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
...taken. See page 4-28 for details. See page 2-40 for details. Profile that allows users to the motherboard. ASUS DieHard BIOS The AUS DieHard BIOS consists of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. This unique module eliminates... the trouble of two BIOS chips, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. The technology saves users the hassle of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving ...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 3-4 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 3-35 and 4-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your screen. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 3-4 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 3-35 and 4-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your screen. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB...
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...the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware ...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ"...
...the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware ...conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Failure to do not need to use . 4. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ"...
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... you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear... RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the...
... you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You must turn ON the computer. 4. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23 After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to clear... RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to enable C.P.R. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the...
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...voltage settings. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you install a new CPU and have not booted for...and Northbridge overvoltage settings. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the jumper settings for example, a water-cooling system) to enable or disable the advanced CPU and ...
...voltage settings. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so may need a better cooling system (for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in BIOS. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you install a new CPU and have not booted for...and Northbridge overvoltage settings. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the jumper settings for example, a water-cooling system) to enable or disable the advanced CPU and ...
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... hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. •• These connectors.... • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to SATA device. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information In Standard IDE mode, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal...
... hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to avoid mechanical conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. •• These connectors.... • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in the BIOS to SATA device. right angle side 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information In Standard IDE mode, you may connect the right-angle side of SATA signal...
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... audio module to this connector, set to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We...
... audio module to this connector, set to this connector to avail of the front panel audio I /O module that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is for details. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to this connector. • We...
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.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector... or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-39 15. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset ...
.... • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector... or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off the system power. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-39 15. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset ...
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...For systems with a surge protector. 5. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ...boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. 2.9 Starting up for assistance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-41
...For systems with a surge protector. 5. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on test. BIOS Beep One short beep One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short ...boot set to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. 2.9 Starting up for assistance. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-41
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... select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing... enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1.
... select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing... enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1.
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This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
This chapter tells how to change the BIOS se3tup system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS P5Q-E Series
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-7 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.4 Ai Tweaker 3-15 3.5 Advanced menu 3-23 3.6 Power menu 3-30 3.7 Boot menu 3-34 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 ASUS P5Q-E Series
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... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment.) 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q...
... BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in Windows® environment.) 2. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup click Auto Select. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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...; desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5Q-E.ROM P5Q-E ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site...
...; desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 5. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5Q-E.ROM P5Q-E ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-3 The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. From the FTP site...