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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN ...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. ... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports...
P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN ...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. ... MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com for up to OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports...
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... voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P5Q PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution...
... voltage control - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - P5Q PRO specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution...
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xiii P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form... IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,...by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *...
xiii P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form... IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,...by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *...
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... 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I /O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5Q PRO 1 x eSATA+4-pin 1394 bracket 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5Q PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the...
... 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I /O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5Q PRO 1 x eSATA+4-pin 1394 bracket 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable for buying an ASUS® P5Q PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the...
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... to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 2-27 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the system configuration. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC!... You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS Express Gate Taking only...
... to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 2-27 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the system configuration. High Definition Audio Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC!... You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS Express Gate Taking only...
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... longer component life and lower power loss - Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls...environment." The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made conductive polymer capacitors all add up your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-5 ASUS has devoted special efforts to dissipate heat in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Noise Filter This ...
... longer component life and lower power loss - Fanless Design and Heat-pipe The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls...environment." The heat pipe, heatsink, and strategic board layout were tailor made conductive polymer capacitors all add up your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-5 ASUS has devoted special efforts to dissipate heat in the following areas: CPU, power, VGA, Northbridge and Southbridge. Noise Filter This ...
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...the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration... chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter.
...the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without entering the OS. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-7 Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration... chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to achieve the most precise setting for each parameter.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.7 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P5Q PRO
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.7 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P5Q PRO
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...onboard LED. The green LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling... do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-
...onboard LED. The green LED lights up to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling... do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is a reminder that came with a standby power LED. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-
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... use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on...
... use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on...
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... area of the CPU that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel... snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it gets into A the retention tab. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-
... area of the CPU that it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in an even thin layer. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that the heatsink will be in contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel... snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it gets into A the retention tab. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-
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...: 1. Rotate each fastener B counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- DO NOT forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully...
...: 1. Rotate each fastener B counterclockwise. 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- DO NOT forget to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully...
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...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 x64 ... on the operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2...
...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 x64 ... on the operating systems listed below. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Hence, a total installed memory of less than the vendor-marked value. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2...
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...-A8KI5-EGAS SS KVR1066D2N7/ 512 DS KVR1066D2N7/1G DS KVR1066D2N7K2/2G DS HOCZ2RPR10662GK V V V VV VV VV V P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip SS/DS Part No. P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Brand 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG N/A 1024MB...
...-A8KI5-EGAS SS KVR1066D2N7/ 512 DS KVR1066D2N7/1G DS KVR1066D2N7K2/2G DS HOCZ2RPR10662GK V V V VV VV VV V P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip SS/DS Part No. P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Brand 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG N/A 1024MB...
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... V VV V VV VV VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V ASUS P5Q PRO 2-13 P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... V VV V VV VV VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V VV V ASUS P5Q PRO 2-13 P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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...HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 EPD264082200E-4 18D51280D-30648 18D51280D-30646E PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S12D30TP-6E U2S24D30TP-6E CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 5 PSC DS 5 QIMONDA DS 5 SAMSUNG SS...• C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB...
...HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 EPD264082200E-4 18D51280D-30648 18D51280D-30646E PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S12D30TP-6E U2S24D30TP-6E CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. DIMM socket support (Optional) 5 PSC DS 5 QIMONDA DS 5 SAMSUNG SS...• C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB...
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...Keep the screw for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that... IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot and ...will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17
...Keep the screw for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that... IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for the expansion card. Align the card connector with the slot and ...will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17
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... figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-19 See page 2-33 for better thermal environment. Refer to the figure below for ...the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards ...
... figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-19 See page 2-33 for better thermal environment. Refer to the figure below for ...the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards ...