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... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ...only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval ...
... NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ...only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval ...
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Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting...
Contents Chapter 4: Software support 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals 4-2 4.3 Software information 4-3 4.3.1 ASUS PC Probe II 4-3 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite 4-4 4.3.3 ASUS EPU 4-5 4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-6 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV 4-7 4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key 4-8 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9 4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10 4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-11 4.4 RAID configurations 4-12 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12 4.4.3 Setting...
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... that the battery should not be placed in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. .... • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all cables are correctly connected and...
... that the battery should not be placed in your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. .... • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. If you are not sure about the voltage of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that all cables are correctly connected and...
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..., the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
..., the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Conventions used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete...
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...ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core... DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1300 / 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Silicon Image Sil5723 (Drive Xpert technology) - 2 x ...
...ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) VIA® VT6315N controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN USB IEEE 1394 Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core... DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1300 / 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or user manual for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go) Silicon Image Sil5723 (Drive Xpert technology) - 2 x ...
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..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P5Q PRO Turbo motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable...
..., making it , check the items in the long line of the above are for buying an ASUS® P5Q PRO Turbo motherboard! Actual product specifications may vary with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. User Manual ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo motherboard User guide Support DVD 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/ 100/66 cable...
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... or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or ... and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due...
... or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Chapter 2 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-11 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for single-channel operation. • We recommend that you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or ... and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • For system stability, use of memory, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due...
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ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using hot-plug...by default. Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-31 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI...
ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6) These connectors are set , refer to section 4.4 RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version before using hot-plug...by default. Chapter 2 • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-31 See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. See section 3.4.2 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to [AHCI...
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...and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of this motherboard. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ... necessary. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings ...
...and update the motherboard BIOS setup program. 1. Inappropriate settings of BIOS, DO NOT manually update the BIOS. Save a copy of this motherboard. However, BIOS updating is no problem using a USB flash disk. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility: Restores the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. ... necessary. Carefully follow the instructions of the original motherboard BIOS file to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further BIOS settings or update. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-1 In normal circumstances, the default BIOS settings ...
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... Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OC Charger [Auto...
... Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Be cautious when changing the settings of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you installed on the motherboard. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. OC Charger [Auto...
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... cause the system to become unstable! Use and to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items: CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] - [11 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] - [18 DRAM Clocks] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-13 Congifuration options: ...
... cause the system to become unstable! Use and to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items: CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] - [11 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] - [18 DRAM Clocks] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-13 Congifuration options: ...
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... 4. The values range from 0 to enter the desired value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-15 The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.5.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto...
... 4. The values range from 0 to enter the desired value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-15 The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.5.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto...
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...each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The Drivers ...stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize...
...each menu tab and select the items you can install to avail all motherboard features. Install the necessary drivers to run the DVD. The Manual menu contains the list of the user manual. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to use the devices. The Drivers ...stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that the motherboard supports. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize...
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... are displayed in Portable Document Format (PDF). Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The support DVD contents are in graphical format. Chapter 4 The ...screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click the support DVD icon. 2. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software...
... are displayed in Portable Document Format (PDF). Double-click the folder of your selected manual. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the files. 1. The support DVD contents are in graphical format. Chapter 4 The ...screenshots in this section are included in the support DVD vary by models. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Click the support DVD icon. 2. 4.2.2 Obtaining the software manuals The software manuals are for reference only. Follow the instructions below to get the necessary software...
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Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx... window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�... The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-3 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you turn...
Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Launch PC Probe II by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx... window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Refer to the software manual in the Windows® n��o�t�i�fi�c�a�t�i�... The PC Probe II icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at a healthy operating condition. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-3 View the online help or readme file that will conveniently guide you turn...
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If you to restore system default settings. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. xx. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Click to open the monitor window that ... restore the window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The AI Suite main window appears. 3.
If you to restore system default settings. Launching AI Suite 1. Install AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD. 2. xx. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in the Windows® notification area. Click to open the monitor window that ... restore the window. The actual utility buttons vary by clicking Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx. The AI Suite icon appears in this icon to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. The AI Suite main window appears. 3.
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Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Then, the EPU main menu appears. EPU main menu ... detailed software configuration. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for a few seconds. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first.
Launching EPU After installing EPU from the motherboard support DVD, launch the program by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. Then, the EPU main menu appears. EPU main menu ... detailed software configuration. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for a few seconds. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-5 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS EPU is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first.
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Launching ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • For system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set ASUS EPU to BIOS settings and will not be saved to ...High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking...
Launching ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-7 Setting a high voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low voltage may make the system unstable. • For system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set ASUS EPU to BIOS settings and will not be saved to ...High Performance Mode while using TurboV. • Refer to the software manual in ASUS TurboV will not be kept on the next system boot. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Use the Save Profile function to save your customized overclocking...
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.... Select your computer. Refer to the software manual in the Setting section. 3. Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. You can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Double-click the ASUS Turbo Key icon in the Turbo Key user interface. ASUS Turbo V automatically starts after pressing the power button...
.... Select your computer. Refer to the software manual in the Setting section. 3. Launching ASUS Turbo Key 1. You can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch! Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Double-click the ASUS Turbo Key icon in the Turbo Key user interface. ASUS Turbo V automatically starts after pressing the power button...
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...; Super Speed allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously. Refer to the software manual in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. • Use the Drive Xpert utility to see both hard disks. Chapter 4.... 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the hard disks connected to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-9 You...
...; Super Speed allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously. Refer to the software manual in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard. • Use the Drive Xpert utility to see both hard disks. Chapter 4.... 4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the hard disks connected to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-9 You...