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...or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the...seconds from the time you turned on the chain) c. 2.8 Starting up . At power on self tests or POST. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on . External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on...
...or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37 BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the...seconds from the time you turned on the chain) c. 2.8 Starting up . At power on self tests or POST. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on . External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on...
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... setup program. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT... contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS ...
... setup program. Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup When the correct BIOS file is found . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT... contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. You can switch between drives by pressing before the correct file is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS ...
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...stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. This section explains how to reconfigure your system using this motherboard. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the...if you to configure your BIOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup ...
...stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. This section explains how to reconfigure your system using this motherboard. 3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup If the system becomes unstable after POST, restart the system by pressing , or by turning the system off and then back on the...if you to configure your BIOS. When you start up the computer, the system provides you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to "Run Setup." See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup ...
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APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.... ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-31 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration...
APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.... ACPI APIC Support [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-31 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for system suspend. When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration...
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...to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to boot the system. This will decrease the time needed to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for 'F1' if Error [... the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ...
...to [Enabled], the system displays the message "Press DEL to boot the system. This will decrease the time needed to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for 'F1' if Error [... the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-43 3.8.5 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during POST. Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-43 3.8.5 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during POST. Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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... utility. Select Options from the ASUS website. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility... can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST).
... utility. Select Options from the ASUS website. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9 When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility... can create your own boot logo image in the support DVD have wizards that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST).
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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...a highly manageable and controlled network system. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-11 Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). •...impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Launch the VCT utility from the ...
...a highly manageable and controlled network system. Using the Virtual Cable Tester™ To use the the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ utility: 1. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-11 Click the Run button to perform a cable test. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s). •...impedance mismatches, pair swaps, pair polarity problems, and pair skew problems of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the network systems sofware for ideal field support as well as development diagnostics. Launch the VCT utility from the ...
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...the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Go to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: ...disks for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the BIOS Setup. 4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Select the item Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. Refer to the Main menu, select Storage Configuration, then press . 3.
...the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). Go to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on each drive. 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage configurations for a RAID configuration: ...disks for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the BIOS Setup. 4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Select the item Configure SATA as item options, then press . 5. Refer to the Main menu, select Storage Configuration, then press . 3.
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To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. During POST, press to Non-RAID 2. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-53 Turn on your screen. Physical Disks: Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXX [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # XXXXXXXX...
To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility: 1. Delete RAID Volume 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. During POST, press to Non-RAID 2. Reset Disks to display the utility main menu. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-53 Turn on your screen. Physical Disks: Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXX [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Serial # XXXXXXXX...
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Press during POST to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical ... setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 8. When the menu appears, press to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
Press during POST to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the optical ... setup utility. 3. Start Windows®. 2. Follow succeeding screen instructions to create a RAID driver disk. 8. When the menu appears, press to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive. 4.5.1 Creating a RAID...
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...messages appear on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on test. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External ...or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the screen. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Monitor b. ASUS P5Q PRO ...
...messages appear on . After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on test. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External ...or POST. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on the screen. At power on the system front panel case lights up for assistance. Monitor b. ASUS P5Q PRO ...
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... contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found . Press + during ...POST to display the following. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
... contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Then press . 4. When the correct BIOS file is found . Press + during ...POST to display the following. You can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! 3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS...
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Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." For example, you with its test routines. ...You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to make your BIOS. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. If you wish to enter Setup after...
Press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system compatibility and stability. Do this utility. See section 3.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup." For example, you with its test routines. ...You can also restart by pressing the reset button on . This section explains how to configure your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to make your BIOS. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. If you wish to enter Setup after...
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... set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-31 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware ... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then press to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3...
... set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-31 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware ... Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Select an item then press to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3...
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... [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the key to run Setup" during POST. This will decrease the time needed to skip some power on state for option ROM. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to skip certain...
... [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the key to run Setup" during POST. This will decrease the time needed to skip some power on state for option ROM. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to...Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to skip certain...
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Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-43 3.8.5 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-43 3.8.5 AI NET 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS... BIOS from a file from the support DVD. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9
View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power‑On‑Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use as your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS... BIOS from a file from the support DVD. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. The ASUS MyLogo3 window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to replace system boot logo before flashing BIOS, and then click Next. 4. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-9
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 4-10 Chapter 4: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.