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... 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 help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; OC Charger [Auto 3-15 3.5.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto 3-15 3.5.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto 3-15 3.5.13 CPU Voltage...
... 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 help 3-7 3.4 Main menu 3-8 3.4.1 Primary IDE Master/Slave; OC Charger [Auto 3-15 3.5.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto 3-15 3.5.12 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto 3-15 3.5.13 CPU Voltage...
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...3-37 Contents 3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto 3-16 3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.18 NB Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.19 SB Voltage [Auto 3-17 3.5.20 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto 3-17 3.5.21 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-17 3.5.22 CPU Spread ...3-25 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-28 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-28 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-29 3.8.3 Security 3-30 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting 3-33 3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled 3-34...
...3-37 Contents 3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto 3-16 3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.18 NB Voltage [Auto 3-16 3.5.19 SB Voltage [Auto 3-17 3.5.20 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto 3-17 3.5.21 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-17 3.5.22 CPU Spread ...3-25 3.7.6 Hardware Monitor 3-27 3.8 Boot menu 3-28 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-28 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-29 3.8.3 Security 3-30 3.9 Tools menu 3-32 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-32 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting 3-33 3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled 3-34...
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Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Check local... to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in your retailer. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the...
Contact a qualified service technician or your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Check local... to fix it , carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your retailer. DO NOT throw the motherboard in your retailer. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of electronic products. If possible, disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the...
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... from 200MHz up to180MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TurboV - vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB...
... from 200MHz up to180MHz at 0.00625V increment - ASUS EPU ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - P5Q PRO Turbo specifications summary ASUS Unique Features Other Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Back Panel I /O (continued on the next page) xii ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - TurboV - vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB...
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... adjust the CPU voltage in 0.00625v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in OS. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to hardware configurations and product models ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution ... achieve the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure longer component life and lower power loss-creating more , the user-friendly picture...
... adjust the CPU voltage in 0.00625v steps and NB/DRAM voltage in OS. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in 0.02v steps to fine-tune voltage to hardware configurations and product models ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution ... achieve the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 1-3 settings in TurboV provides the best O.C. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to ensure longer component life and lower power loss-creating more , the user-friendly picture...
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...OCZ OCZ2FX11502GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A OCZ OCZ2FXT11504GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5 (667-5-5-5-15) 2.1 P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1150MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DS Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* ...N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 2.3-2.35 V OCZ OCZ2FX12002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V V V VV P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
...OCZ OCZ2FX11502GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A OCZ OCZ2FXT11504GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5 (667-5-5-5-15) 2.1 P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1150MHz capability Vendor Part No. CL DS Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* ...N/A Heat-Sink Package DIMM socket Voltage support (Optional) A* B* C* 2.3-2.35 V OCZ OCZ2FX12002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package 5 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V V V VV P5Q PRO Turbo Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2...
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...the first time. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-23 For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you... to halt. Set to pins 1-2 to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. Read the following information before you change the jumper setting. Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to ...
...the first time. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 2-23 For system failure due to the wrong setting of this jumper. • Refer to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to work stably under the highest BIOS voltage setting before you... to halt. Set to pins 1-2 to adjust the desired CPU performance. Ensure that your system functions well under high voltage settings. Read the following information before you change the jumper setting. Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to ...
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...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking ...Select Item +- Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to display the following items: CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU GTL Reference CPU PLL Voltage FSB Termination Voltage DRAM Voltage NB Voltage SB Voltage PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto...
...Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows you installed on the motherboard. Loads the optimal settings for this chapter vary depending on the CPU and DIMM model you to select the CPU overclocking ...Select Item +- Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to display the following items: CPU Voltage [Auto] CPU GTL Reference CPU PLL Voltage FSB Termination Voltage DRAM Voltage NB Voltage SB Voltage PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto...
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...page for details. 3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The minimum value of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.5....from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Refer to the table on page 2-23 for details. • The system...
...page for details. 3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The minimum value of the CPU Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.5....from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Refer to the table on page 2-23 for details. • The system...
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... Skew item at the same time. Blue CPU Voltage 0.85000V- 1.59375V CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V-1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V-1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V-1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V-1.26V Yellow 1.60000V- 1.70000V 1.80V-2.00V...Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.24 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.25 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo...
... Skew item at the same time. Blue CPU Voltage 0.85000V- 1.59375V CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V-1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V-1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V-1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V-1.26V Yellow 1.60000V- 1.70000V 1.80V-2.00V...Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.24 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps]-[Delay 1500ps] 3.5.25 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized] Configuration options: [Optimized] [Compatible] [Performance Mode] Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo...
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... Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.264V] [ 3.264V] [ 5.088V] [12.040V] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-27 CPU Fan Speed ...xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not ...
... Power Fan Speed [N/A] CPU Voltage 3.3V Voltage 5V Voltage 12V Voltage [ 1.264V] [ 3.264V] [ 5.088V] [12.040V] CPU Temperature Select Screen Select Item +- Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] [Disabled] Disables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. [Enabled] Enables the Chassis Q-Fan control feature. Chapter 3 ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 3-27 CPU Fan Speed ...xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not ...
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...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item. 3.8 Boot menu...
...] Sets to [Silent] to minimize the fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation. [Turbo] Set to [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis fan speed. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not want to detect this item. 3.8 Boot menu...
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Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. With this utility, you are assured that monitors ....xx.xx. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-3 PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens...with these components. Launching PC Probe II 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. View the online help or readme file that ...
Install PC Probe II from the motherboard support DVD. 2. With this utility, you are assured that monitors ....xx.xx. 4.3 Software information Most of any problem with the software application for detailed software configuration. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo 4-3 PC Probe II main window Chapter 4 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens...with these components. Launching PC Probe II 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The PC Probe II main window appears. 3. View the online help or readme file that ...
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... the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to restore system default settings. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI ...Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, ...
... the motherboard support DVD. 2. The AI Suite icon appears in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for reference only. Using AI Suite Click each utility • The screenshots in this icon to restore system default settings. 4.3.2 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI ...Suite allows you minimize the application main window, click this section are for detailed software configuration. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support Click to open the monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, ...
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...motherboard support DVD, launch the program by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS...efficient tool that you 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 EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to run Calibration first. Power Saving Mode ...
...motherboard support DVD, launch the program by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan Control. The first time you launch EPU, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to optimize power management. Click Run Calibration and wait for detailed software configuration. 4.3.3 ASUS EPU ASUS...efficient tool that you 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 EPU main menu Chapter 4 Refer to run Calibration first. Power Saving Mode ...
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...voltage may make the system unstable. • For system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo...voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Chapter 4 Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard...
...voltage may make the system unstable. • For system stability, all changes without exiting or rebooting the OS, and set up the best O.C. 4.3.5 ASUS TurboV ASUS TurboV allows you to BIOS settings and will not be kept on the next system boot. Launching ASUS TurboV 1. ASUS P5Q PRO Turbo...voltage settings Voltage Adjustment bars Chapter 4 Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes made in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for different scenarios. Click Start > All Programs > ASUS > TurboV > TurboV. Install the ASUS TurboV utility from the motherboard...