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... 3-41 3.8.6 AI Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 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
... 3-41 3.8.6 AI Net 2 3-42 3.9 Exit menu 3-43 Chapter 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 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
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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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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...
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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...AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that data is looked after every moment, every day. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of complicated configurations. See page 4-33 for anyone who needs to ... use. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is caused by yourself. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to different ambient temperature, which...
...AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that data is looked after every moment, every day. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5 Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of complicated configurations. See page 4-33 for anyone who needs to ... use. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is caused by yourself. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to experience true-to different ambient temperature, which...
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... card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the table on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an... the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to install expansion cards.
... card to the chassis with the screw you intend to the table on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 3 for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for information on the next page for later use . 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an... the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the card. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-19 Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Refer to install expansion cards.
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..., and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
..., and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or...
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...] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
...] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. •...
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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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... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled...
... better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled...
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... the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell 61xx...
... the Marvell® Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. SoundMAX ADI Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX® AD2000B audio driver and application. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Marvell 61xx...
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...9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. DirectX® improves the ...thermal control. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and... and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
...9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for updates. DirectX® improves the ...thermal control. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and... and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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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 back up and restore your data easily. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-5 Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx 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 back up and restore your data easily. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-5 Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
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... the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is software-based,... By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Place the support DVD ...
... the Windows® taskbar. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of any problem with these components. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Because PC Probe II is software-based,... By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Place the support DVD ...
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4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. ... AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support Press to restore to...
4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to launch EPU-6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. ... AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support Press to restore to...
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...This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. You can select to enhance system performance or save power. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system ...support Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to optimize power management. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties ...
...This utility provides four modes that satisfies different computing needs. You can select to enhance system performance or save power. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system ...support Launching 6 Engine Launch 6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to optimize power management. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties ...
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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.
... 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.
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... • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-39 Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-... Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the front panel flashes. There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. Otherwise, the HDD LED in the system. • Ensure...
... • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-39 Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-... Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the front panel flashes. There are two modes for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. Otherwise, the HDD LED in the system. • Ensure...
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... chapter 2 for the exact location of powering on SATA HDDs. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the ...computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to continue. 4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Place the support CD/DVD to motherboard chipset- Click...
... chapter 2 for the exact location of powering on SATA HDDs. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the ...computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to continue. 4-50 Chapter 4: Software support Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Place the support CD/DVD to motherboard chipset- Click...
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Open the ASUS Utility panel. Refer to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed software settings. 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to your need. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1.
Open the ASUS Utility panel. Refer to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed software settings. 4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to your need. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1.
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...configuration you install an operating system to the entire system. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance... independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. You can be calculated and written. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from...
...configuration you install an operating system to the entire system. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance... independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. You can be calculated and written. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from...