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... I/O connections 2-26 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General...
... I/O connections 2-26 2.7.3 Internal connectors 2-29 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-40 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 3.3.4 Menu items 3-7 3.3.5 Submenu items 3-7 3.3.6 Configuration fields 3-7 3.3.7 Pop-up window 3-7 3.3.8 Scroll bar 3-7 3.3.9 General...
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...® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
...® CrossFireX™ support This chapter describes the ATI® CrossFireX™ feature and shows the graphics card installation procedures. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support...
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...setup, Turbo Key can utilize the most precise setting for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with the ASUS TurboV. High quality power components such as low RDS (on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! What's more energy efficiency. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo... balanced computing power and energy consumption. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to keep in touch with just a few clicks away. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v steps to fine-...
...setup, Turbo Key can utilize the most precise setting for minimum switching loss & lower temperatures, Ferrite core chokes with the ASUS TurboV. High quality power components such as low RDS (on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! What's more energy efficiency. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo... balanced computing power and energy consumption. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to keep in touch with just a few clicks away. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v steps to fine-...
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...better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ideal for a more colorful and vivid image on their hard drive transfer rates - Chapter 1 Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is a user-friendly ...who needs to secure data on your favorite settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to buy a replacement ROM chip. Profile that data is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-5
...better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard. ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is ideal for a more colorful and vivid image on their hard drive transfer rates - Chapter 1 Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is a user-friendly ...who needs to secure data on your favorite settings. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to buy a replacement ROM chip. Profile that data is looked after every moment, every day. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-5
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...In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. The following subsections describe... to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
...In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Failure to install expansion cards. Secure the card to use . 4. The following subsections describe... to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-19 Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
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... RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
... RAM data. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the Real Time... Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system...
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... AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-29 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability...
... AC`97 audio standard. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-29 2.7.3 Internal connectors 1. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability...
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... Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you turned on the power, the...by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on the screen. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you do not see the BIOS beep codes table ...
... Chapter 3. 2.9 Turning off mode regardless of the system chassis. 4. Pressing the power switch for the first time 1. Chapter 2 2.8 Starting up when you press the ATX power button. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. If you turned on the power, the...by four short beeps Description VGA detected Quick boot set to green after the system LED turns on the screen. Refer to enter the BIOS Setup. At power on the system front panel case lights up or change from the time you do not see the BIOS beep codes table ...
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... using a USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-1 We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further...
... using a USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of a trained service personnel. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-1 We recommend that you not change the BIOS settings only with the help of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash drive in case you need to run the BIOS Setup. • You have installed a new system component that requires further...
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... the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Click the...
... the drop‑down menu, and then click Next. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update main window appears. From the Windows® desktop, click 2. Chapter 3 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The ASUS Update utility is available in the optical drive. Click the...
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... Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3. P5QPROTURBO.COM ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo...
... Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. Click Next. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 4. ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Follow the onscreen instructions to ensure system compatibility and stability. 3. P5QPROTURBO.COM ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo...
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... POST to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q PRO Turbo VER: 0115 DATE: 12/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
... POST to use a bootable floppy disk or a DOS‑based utility. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. asus.com. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.34 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5Q PRO Turbo VER: 0115 DATE: 12/08/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown...
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... that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-5 You can cause system boot ...failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be...
... that allows you to enter BIOS Setup to the USB port. 3. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive, or the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file to recover BIOS setting. Recovering the BIOS To recover the BIOS 1. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-5 You can cause system boot ...failure! The utility automatically checks the devices for the BIOS file. The system requires you to restore the BIOS file when it to load default BIOS values. The BIOS file in the motherboard support DVD may be...
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...Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu...the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use as possible. 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys. ...
...Exit Menu for details. • If the system fails to boot after changing any BIOS setting, try to clear the CMOS and reset the motherboard to the default value. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with its test routines. Submenu items Navigation keys 3.3.2 Menu...the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to use as possible. 3.3 BIOS setup program A BIOS Setup program is designed to make it lets you scroll through the various submenus and select from the available options using the navigation keys. ...
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3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the hard disk connected to the SATA_E1 (ornage, port 0) connector on the motherboard. Refer to navigate through them. SATA_E1 menu displays the status of the basic... system information. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select...
3.4 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the hard disk connected to the SATA_E1 (ornage, port 0) connector on the motherboard. Refer to navigate through them. SATA_E1 menu displays the status of the basic... system information. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select...
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...performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration Options SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec...devices from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration ...
...performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of data. [Disabled] Disables this function. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration Options SATA Configuration [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec...devices from the following options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] Chapter 3 3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup This function will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. [Disabled] Disables this function. 3.4.2 Storage Configuration The Storage Configuration ...
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... option if no SATA devices are installed. SATA Port1-6 [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 ...Disabled] Enable the SMART monitoring feature. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 02/10/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU @ 2.00GHz Speed : 2000MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information,...
... option if no SATA devices are installed. SATA Port1-6 [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of SATA devices. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Settings AHCI CD/DVD Boot Time out [35] SATA Port1 [Not Detected] SATA Port2 [Not Detected] SATA Port3 ...Disabled] Enable the SMART monitoring feature. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS Information Version : 0204 Build Date: 02/10/09 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU @ 2.00GHz Speed : 2000MHz System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-11 The BIOS automatically detects the BIOS information,...
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to the ... of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the...
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to the ... of these preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to select the CPU overclocking options to individually set overclocking parameters. Chapter 3 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you installed on the...
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...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [31 DRAM Clocks] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
...] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [31 DRAM Clocks] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] Chapter 3 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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... from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.18 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 1.20V* to 1.90V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items...
... from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. 3.5.18 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. Chapter 3 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The values range from 1.20V* to 1.90V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items...