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... or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii E4144 First Edition August 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY...
... or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii E4144 First Edition August 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY...
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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 (CPU...
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 (CPU...
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...Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / ..., un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to Quad CrossFireX™ Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage...
...Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed Dual Gigabit LAN controllers Marvell® 88E8056 / 88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2, Teaming and Redundant ASUS WiFi-AP Solo - 54 Mbps IEEE802.11g and backwards compatible with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / ..., un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to Quad CrossFireX™ Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5Q-E Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Multi-GPU support Storage...
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... Cool 2 - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at midboard; ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii Profile - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage control - P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE...
... Cool 2 - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at midboard; ASUS Express Gate ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii Profile - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage control - P5Q-E Series specifications summary IEEE 1394 Audio USB ASUS unique features ASUS stylish features ASUS exclusive overclocking features LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE...
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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 ... 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 change without notice. 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 ... 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 change without notice. xiv
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...™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process. See page 2-5 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is in ... and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the European Union's ...
...™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing process. See page 2-5 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is in ... and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with the European Union's ...
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... below for the location of x4 link. x8 link) PCI2 slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard also supports one Universal... at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that...
... below for the location of x4 link. x8 link) PCI2 slot PCIe x1_2 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-21 Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard also supports one Universal... at max. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots This motherboard has two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots that...
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB1112 connector is available for USB 2.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can ...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports only in non-WiFi Edition. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6.
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. The USB1112 connector is available for USB 2.0 ports. If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can ...) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports only in non-WiFi Edition. Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to any of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6.
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ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. aspx?SLanguage... want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you...system with 500W to 600W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the ...
ASUS P5Q-E Series 2-37 The power supply plugs are for ATX power supply plugs. aspx?SLanguage... want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you...system with 500W to 600W power or above to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the ...
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... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-9 configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow...
... help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-9 configurable, you can change the value of the selected item. 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow...
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There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration .... When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-11 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M PIO Mode...
There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration .... When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-11 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. Type LBA/Large Mode Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M PIO Mode...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU...
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...-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to work stably under high voltage settings. • The value [2.2V] of high voltage settings. otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled... Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may need better cooling system to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21
...-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to work stably under high voltage settings. • The value [2.2V] of high voltage settings. otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is enabled... Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may need better cooling system to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Series 3-21
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... Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller...
... Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller...
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... enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
... enable or disable the CPU Q-fan control feature. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead.
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Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-7 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Click an icon to display the specified information. ASUS P5Q-E Series 4-7 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.