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...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ .... ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells ...connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These ...
...2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package and the software. • Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ .... ix Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells ...connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These ...
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... For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps ...SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs ...
... For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is dependent on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system maps ...SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to install 4GB or more on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs ...
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...9 SATA Primary IDE (legacy mode) 15 10 SATA Secondary IDE (legacy mode) * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - -...- - - - PCIe x1_1 shared - - - - - - - LAN (L1E) - - shared - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - -
...9 SATA Primary IDE (legacy mode) 15 10 SATA Secondary IDE (legacy mode) * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - shared - - -...- - - - PCIe x1_1 shared - - - - - - - LAN (L1E) - - shared - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - Chapter 2 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - -
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... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-29 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin...to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to...
... is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to a slot opening at the back of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. By default, this connector. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-29 The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Digital audio connector (4-1 pin...to this connector, set to [HD Audio]; Chapter 2 • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I /O module that you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to...
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... only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors. Chapter 2 ... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-31 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives...
... only if you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using these connectors. Chapter 2 ... Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. In Standard IDE mode, you intend to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the BIOS to Standard IDE mode by default. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-31 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for Serial ATA hard disk drives...
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... on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. At power on the chain) c. Monitor b. ...the last device on , hold down the key to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . For systems with a surge protector. 5. Pressing...
... on sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on test. At power on the chain) c. Monitor b. ...the last device on , hold down the key to section 3.7 Power Menu in Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off the computer While the system is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up . For systems with a surge protector. 5. Pressing...
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...Enables the Atheros Gigabit LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-21 definition audio. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the Atheros Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. J-Micron eSATA... you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [...
...Enables the Atheros Gigabit LAN controller. [Disabled] Disables the controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-21 definition audio. LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] [Enabled] Enables the Atheros Gigabit LAN Boot ROM. [Disabled] Disables the LAN Boot ROM. J-Micron eSATA... you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. [AC97] Set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 [...
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...fan speed. Select Ignored if you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets ... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-27 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [42ºC/107.5º... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the...
...fan speed. Select Ignored if you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the CPU fan automatically adjust depending on the CPU temperature. [Silent] Sets ... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-27 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature [42ºC/107.5º... monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to the...
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... boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the CD-ROM drive as the first...of devices installed in the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for...
... boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to change the system boot options. Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to set the CD-ROM drive as the first...of devices installed in the system. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets to [Standard] to make the chassis fan automatically adjust depending on the chassis temperature. [Silent] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for...
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Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert...settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent:... controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to avoid noise caused by double-
Launching Fan Xpert After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert by the unsteady fan rotation. Using Fan Xpert...settings Fan profiles • Disable: disables the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: adjusts fan speed in a moderate pattern. • Silent: minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation. • Turbo: maximizes the fan speed for the best cooling effect. • Intelligent:... controls of fan speeds to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert allows you to avoid noise caused by double-