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... x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for ...-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 ...
... x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for ...-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 ...
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... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P5Q PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage control - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - vCore: Adjustable...
... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P5Q PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage control - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - vCore: Adjustable...
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... page 2‑10 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Chipset is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. Dual-channel DDR2 1200 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of your system memory to 19.2 GB...
... page 2‑10 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Chipset is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. Dual-channel DDR2 1200 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of your system memory to 19.2 GB...
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... includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and...
... includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and...
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ASUS P5Q PRO 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / ... the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage...
ASUS P5Q PRO 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / ... the CPU. • If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you and the load lever is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage...
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...size of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install a maximum of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista ... modules from yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better ...
...size of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may install a maximum of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista ... modules from yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better ...
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... parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
... parameter settings to default values. • Due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs...
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... N/A 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~2.20V 3.4.16 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. See 2. Refer to set the South Bridge voltage. • The value [2.20V] of high voltage settings. Proceed with a 0.10V interval...
... N/A 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~2.20V 3.4.16 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. See 2. Refer to set the South Bridge voltage. • The value [2.20V] of high voltage settings. Proceed with a 0.10V interval...
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... not configurable. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot TPM Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. TPM Owner Status [No State] The item is not configurable. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-23 TPM Configuration Execute TPM Command [Last setting] TPM Enable/Disable Status [No State] TPM...
... not configurable. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot TPM Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. TPM Owner Status [No State] The item is not configurable. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-23 TPM Configuration Execute TPM Command [Last setting] TPM Enable/Disable Status [No State] TPM...
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...use as the primary boot device. Select an item then press to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic...Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Enable this option only ...
...use as the primary boot device. Select an item then press to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic...Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. Enable this option only ...
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...the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 anti-virus utility. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system ...detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek...
...the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 anti-virus utility. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system ...detects installed devices. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek...
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... level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: Downgrades voltage to the minimum level. • Chipset Voltage Downgrade: Turns on/off chipset voltage. • Turn Off hard disks: Turns off hard disk drives when they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider...
... level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: Downgrades voltage to the minimum level. • Chipset Voltage Downgrade: Turns on/off chipset voltage. • Turn Off hard disks: Turns off hard disk drives when they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider...
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...are NOT supported. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-41 Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. Select the language for Express Gate appears. controlled onboard SATA ports only. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click Next to motherboard chipset- See chapter 2... for the exact location of powering on your computer, you will be slower than installed on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. Click...
...are NOT supported. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-41 Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. Select the language for Express Gate appears. controlled onboard SATA ports only. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Click Next to motherboard chipset- See chapter 2... for the exact location of powering on your computer, you will be slower than installed on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. Click...
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...ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB .../ 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices Silicon Image® Sil5723 (Drive Xpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports - x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - ...
...ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB .../ 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for up to 2 PATA devices Silicon Image® Sil5723 (Drive Xpert Technology) - 2 x SATA 3 Gb/s ports - x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - ...
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...: 15-step reference voltage control - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P5Q PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDIMM: 64...
...: 15-step reference voltage control - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - FSB tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - P5Q PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - vDIMM: 64...
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...dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Chipset is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with peak ...multi-core CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. See page...
...dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Chipset is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with peak ...multi-core CPUs. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. See page...
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...and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - To wake up the system and return to a new six engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU ...automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 100% Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors This motherboard...
...and noise when you are temporarily away. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - To wake up the system and return to a new six engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU ...automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 100% Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors This motherboard...
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ASUS P5Q PRO 2- Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS will shoulder the ...connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent....
ASUS P5Q PRO 2- Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS will shoulder the ...connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability. • Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent....
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... the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets....slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install a maximum of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64...
... the system may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets....slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install a maximum of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64...
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..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...
..., reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. •...