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... below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket...power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the...the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is switched off mode. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- Failure to do so may cause severe...
... below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket...power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the...the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. This is switched off mode. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- Failure to do so may cause severe...
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.... 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align a DIMM on the... properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
.... 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Align a DIMM on the... properly seated. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 2 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
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... indications. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-23 IEEE 1394a port. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio...
... indications. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-23 IEEE 1394a port. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8. LAN (RJ-45) port. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio...
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.... 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - These 4-pin Universal...
.... 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - These 4-pin Universal...
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... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •... • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-35 The system power LED lights up or flashes...
... to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is read from or written to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. •... • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-35 The system power LED lights up or flashes...
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... the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. At power on the screen. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37 The system then runs the power-on . BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the... the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. 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 self tests or POST. Monitor b. System power...
... the first time 1. While the tests are off. 3. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. At power on the screen. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37 The system then runs the power-on . BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the... the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. 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 self tests or POST. Monitor b. System power...
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...disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Set this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower... [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.10 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Setting this item to accelerate DRAM ...
...disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Set this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower... [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.10 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Setting this item to accelerate DRAM ...
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Lights up when power saving engine is detected. Power Saving Mode Displays �th��e�s��y�s�t�e�m� properties of ... and Current CO2 reduced reduced Displays current mode Auto Mode Runs calibration Exits the utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-25 EPU-6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated...
Lights up when power saving engine is detected. Power Saving Mode Displays �th��e�s��y�s�t�e�m� properties of ... and Current CO2 reduced reduced Displays current mode Auto Mode Runs calibration Exits the utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-25 EPU-6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is activated...
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... hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options...
... hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options...
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.../Medium/ High High N/A On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q PRO 4-27
.../Medium/ High High N/A On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q PRO 4-27
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...install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, ...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to ...
...install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power ...as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft‑off mode. The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED. This is ON, in sleep mode, ...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to ...
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...is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM ... Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
...is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM ... Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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...Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects... sources. 7. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-23 LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a ...
...Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a microphone. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port connects... sources. 7. This port allows Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-23 LAN (RJ-45) port. Line Out port (lime). Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a ...
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... Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port connects...
... Rear Speaker Ou - 8-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 10. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - This port connects...
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...HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset ... the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-35 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system...
...HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the chassis-mounted reset ... the BIOS settings. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-35 The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system...
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... LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Check the jumper settings and connections...After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. 2.8 Starting up or switch between orange ... back of the system chassis. 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37
... LED on the system front panel case lights up when you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . Check the jumper settings and connections...After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. 2.8 Starting up or switch between orange ... back of the system chassis. 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37
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...B, Phase 1 to 4. The values range from 1 to adjust the value. 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 accelerate DRAM performance. OC Charger Allows you to set the DRAM ...[auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.10 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Common Performance Level [05] Set ...
...B, Phase 1 to 4. The values range from 1 to adjust the value. 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 accelerate DRAM performance. OC Charger Allows you to set the DRAM ...[auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.10 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Common Performance Level [05] Set ...
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Lights up when power saving engine is detected. Power Saving Mode Displays the system properties of CO2 and Current CO2 reduced reduced Displays current mode Auto Mode Runs calibration Exits the utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-25 EPU-6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total...
Lights up when power saving engine is detected. Power Saving Mode Displays the system properties of CO2 and Current CO2 reduced reduced Displays current mode Auto Mode Runs calibration Exits the utility Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-25 EPU-6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total...
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... hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options...
... hard disk drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to display configuration options...
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.../Medium/ High High N/A On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q PRO 4-27
.../Medium/ High High N/A On/Off On/Off Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5Q PRO 4-27