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... 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power...34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40...
... 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 vi Contents 3.6 Power...34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-35 3.7.3 Security 3-36 3.8 Tools menu 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate 3-40...
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...; High Definition Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-50 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-60 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-61 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-61 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-69 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-69 CPU features...
...; High Definition Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-50 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-60 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-61 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-61 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-69 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-69 CPU features...
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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 ... 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"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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 ... 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"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to...
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...feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Preserving the dialogue...adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 For optimal cooling performance, remove the protect film attached on their hard drive transfer rates-making sure that expands the...
...feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to achieve a quiet and cool environment. Preserving the dialogue...adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 For optimal cooling performance, remove the protect film attached on their hard drive transfer rates-making sure that expands the...
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... setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Refer to ...card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for details. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...
... setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Failure to do not need to use . 4. Refer to ...card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for details. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To...
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... the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file...
... the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support DVD that allows you to manage and update the... an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to ...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to configure the item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 ASUS P5Q-E Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-69 ASUS P5Q-E Series
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... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64...
... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64...
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...; Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system...
...; Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system...
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... that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX... Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan ...
... that destroys data. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX... Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan ...
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Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to back up and restore your data easily. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to back up and restore your data easily. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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... vital components, and detects and alerts you can start installation. 2. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Click to start monitoring your computer: 1. To launch the PC ... you to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. ...
... vital components, and detects and alerts you can start installation. 2. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. Click to start monitoring your computer: 1. To launch the PC ... you to view the current status of the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. ...
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...launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to normal state. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The AI Suite main window appears. To launch AI Suite from the...AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop,...
...launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. Follow the screen instructions to normal state. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The AI Suite main window appears. To launch AI Suite from the...AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop,...
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... select to run Calibration first. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting...
... select to run Calibration first. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting...
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... motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly...
... motherboard package to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Follow the installation wizard to install the ADI AD2000B Audio Driver from the support DVD that comes with AudioESP™ software to activate the SoundMAX® audio utility. If the SoundMAX® audio utility is correctly...
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There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to page 2-30 for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. Plug one hard disk with operating system already ... hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you prepare three hard disks: one end of the SATA signal cables to each drive. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-39 To install Serial ATA hard disks for the exact location of each drive, and plug the other end of the SATA signal cables...
There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to page 2-30 for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. Plug one hard disk with operating system already ... hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you prepare three hard disks: one end of the SATA signal cables to each drive. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-39 To install Serial ATA hard disks for the exact location of each drive, and plug the other end of the SATA signal cables...
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... instant-on your computer 1. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. To install Express Gate on environment that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate... softwares. Click Next to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance...
... instant-on your computer 1. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. To install Express Gate on environment that gives you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate... softwares. Click Next to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance...
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Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Open the ASUS Utility panel.
Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Open the ASUS Utility panel.
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... the support DVD to a floppy disk before you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. If one drive to read and write data in a created RAID set can also combine two RAID sets to get all... of three identical hard disk drives for details. 4-60 Chapter 4: Software support For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to improve both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The...
... the support DVD to a floppy disk before you to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. If one drive to read and write data in a created RAID set can also combine two RAID sets to get all... of three identical hard disk drives for details. 4-60 Chapter 4: Software support For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to improve both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. The...