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... computer 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 3-9 3.2.9 General...
... computer 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 3-9 3.2.9 General...
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ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions...
ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the standard package. Detailed descriptions...
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xiv 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 ...(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...
xiv 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 ...(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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... their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without introducing a picket fencing effect. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 3-39, 4-39 and 4-58... conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by different climate conditions in variety...
... their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without introducing a picket fencing effect. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. See page 3-39, 4-39 and 4-58... conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-21 for details. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by different climate conditions in variety...
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... to achieve the most precise setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-23 for each parameter. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 Update your screen. eliminates the need to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
... to achieve the most precise setting for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. See page 4-23 for each parameter. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-7 Update your screen. eliminates the need to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter...
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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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... support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
... support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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...;down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5Q-E.ROM P5Q-E ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-3 4. From the FTP site, select...
...;down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Always update the utility to download. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. P5Q-E.ROM P5Q-E ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-3 4. From the FTP site, select...
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... 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during...
... 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown ...DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Press + during...
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... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Press . ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-5 The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. •...
... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Press . ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-5 The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. •...
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... prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Erasing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07...
... prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Erasing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the hard disk drive. done Advance Check ...... A:\>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - A:\>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07...
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... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this last option only if the first two failed...BIOS file for this utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as possible. Even if you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility; This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. ASUS P5Q...
... purposes only, and may not exactly match what you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this last option only if the first two failed...BIOS file for this utility. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as possible. Even if you to reconfigure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to enter the Setup utility; This requires you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your computer in the future. ASUS P5Q...
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... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [Last Setting] [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E... VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...
... ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Auto] [Last Setting] [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to select and update BIOS. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: WINBOND W25P/X16 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-E... VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select...
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... Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to load the file. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-41 3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you...
... Profile 1 Load from Profile 2 Start O.C. Press to run the utility to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Press to load the file. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q-E VER: 0101 DATE: 08/08/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the BIOS Flash. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to Profile 2 Load from Profile 1 Save to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-41 3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you...
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... all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and... system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS...
... all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to the previous page ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and... system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS...
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... Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that came with the software application for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-9 View the online help or readme file that the...
... Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. To launch the ASUS MyLogo3™: 1. Select Update BIOS from a file from the support DVD. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility. • Make sure that came with the software application for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-9 View the online help or readme file that the...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to continue. 4. Click Next to new versions. Follow the screen instructions to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-59 Express Gate configuration options are ...8226; Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Click Yes to select...
This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your existing Express Gate software to continue. 4. Click Next to new versions. Follow the screen instructions to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for Express Gate appears. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-59 Express Gate configuration options are ...8226; Click Start > All Programs > Express Gate > Express Gate Installer > Repair this software. Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by reinstalling the software or using the repairing utility. Click Yes to select...