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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q-E Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... (black) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots *PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. Software Access Point mode - P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme...dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit...
... (black) 2 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots *PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. Software Access Point mode - P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage LAN Wireless LAN (WiFi-AP Edition only) xii LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme...dual-core / Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with 11 Mbps IEEE 802.11b - Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the most powerful CPUs in the world. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...FSB. See pages 2-21-2-22 for details. This is the latest chipset designed to external devices. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to PCIe 1.0 devices. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the most powerful CPUs in the world. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core...FSB. See pages 2-21-2-22 for details. This is the latest chipset designed to external devices. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to PCIe 1.0 devices. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ...
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... The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ...date. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction With auto phase switching for details. helping save power and money. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution ...
... The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, hard drives and CPU cooler / system fans), the EPU automatically provides the most reliable fanless thermal solution to ...date. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction With auto phase switching for details. helping save power and money. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P5Q-E Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Onboard switches 2-24 2.8 Connectors 2-25 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-41 ASUS P5Q-E Series
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B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab.
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DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-11 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket.
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... of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address... Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for overclocking may require a better cooling system to work ...
... of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address... Extension (PAE). • If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for overclocking may require a better cooling system to work ...
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Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Single-sided DS -
Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-17 Single-sided DS -
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... rebooting the system. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not... to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23
... rebooting the system. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not... to overclocking. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-23
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...a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Turn on the screen. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-41 Be sure that is equipped with the last device on self tests or POST. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table... when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time...
...a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Turn on the screen. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-41 Be sure that is equipped with the last device on self tests or POST. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table... when you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on , hold down the key to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time...
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...system specifications. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/08/08 Processor... Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc....
...system specifications. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0101 Build Date : 08/08/08 Processor... Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz : 3000MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc....
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...: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 3rd Information : 13-5-1-5-5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-15 Loads the optimal settings for the system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance ...you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to display the following items: LVL : 09 09 09 09 ******** Please key in numbers directly! ******** CPU ...
...: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 3rd Information : 13-5-1-5-5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Training [Auto] MEM. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-15 Loads the optimal settings for the system. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance ...you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to display the following items: LVL : 09 09 09 09 ******** Please key in numbers directly! ******** CPU ...
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... number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Set this item to accelerate DRAM performance... performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you to 31. The values range from 1 to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. You can also use the and keys to [Manual].
... number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to adjust the value. Set this item to accelerate DRAM performance... performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following two sub-items appear only when you to 31. The values range from 1 to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. You can also use the and keys to [Manual].
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...with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 Proceed with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.21 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Different ratio... Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.005x interval. 3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to...
...with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.22 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21 Proceed with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.21 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Different ratio... Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.005x interval. 3.4.20 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to...
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you to... Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to enable or disable the remapping of memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. DISABLE: Do not...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you to... Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to enable or disable the remapping of memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to malfunction. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. DISABLE: Do not...
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...in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects ...
...in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-13 When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects ...
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... a hard disk drive to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the information on the right panel. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display...
... a hard disk drive to display the Usage browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click to display the information on the right panel. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate line graphs display...
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...Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-17 The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Config window has... Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor ...
...Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-17 The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. The Config window has... Preference. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to view and adjust the sensor ...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-19 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-19 Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.