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... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11...
... 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-30 4.3.11...
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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, ...PME, WOR 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) ...
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, ...PME, WOR 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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... a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of complicated configurations. Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. The BIOS settings can easily...
... a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). This unique module eliminates the trouble of complicated configurations. Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. The BIOS settings can easily...
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... removing expansion cards. Secure the card to do not need to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard...
... removing expansion cards. Secure the card to do not need to the tables on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17 Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you physical injury and damage motherboard...
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...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard... Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...
...ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ASUS Update utility is copied to your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage, save, and update the motherboard... Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download ...
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... by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-13
... by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want to set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0... the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-13
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-42 ASUS P5Q PRO
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-42 ASUS P5Q PRO
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...EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented ...Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at...
...EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented ...Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at...
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... Inf update program. Atheros L1e Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1e Gigabit Ethernet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 anti-virus utility. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus...
... Inf update program. Atheros L1e Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1e Gigabit Ethernet driver. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008 anti-virus utility. ASUS InstAll - ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus...
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... Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to open, view, and print documents in your multimedia data....multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installs the ASUS Express Gate update application. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed ... quiet thermal control. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
... Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression and protection. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to open, view, and print documents in your multimedia data....multimedia features of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installs the ASUS Express Gate update application. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed ... quiet thermal control. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-5
4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create a Marvell® 61xx 32/64bit driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-5
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...II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse ...window allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on the main window right handle. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II You can ...
...II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse ...window allows you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you turn it on the main window right handle. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. Launching PC Probe II You can ...
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...according to run Calibration first. Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Launching EPU-6 Engine Launch EPU-6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan ... support DVD to optimize power management. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status. Follow the screen instructions to enhance system ...
...according to run Calibration first. Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Launching EPU-6 Engine Launch EPU-6 Engine by configuring settings like CPU frequency, vCore Voltage, and Fan ... support DVD to optimize power management. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to current system status. Follow the screen instructions to enhance system ...
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... • Before using Drive Xpert in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the right hand side appears. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the same model... 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. •...
... • Before using Drive Xpert in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the right hand side appears. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the same model... 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode in Windows® operating system, we recommend that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. •...
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4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to continue. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The InstallShield Wizard for installation... feature. 2. controlled onboard SATA ports only. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-41 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support CD/DVD to motherboard chipset- Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in...
4.3.11 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to continue. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. The InstallShield Wizard for installation... feature. 2. controlled onboard SATA ports only. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-41 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support CD/DVD to motherboard chipset- Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in...
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To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-49 Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2.
To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-49 Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2.
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...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to the entire system. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access ...by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of RAID 5 configuration ... hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-51 If one drive to the selected hard disk drive. If you want to boot...
...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10* function to the entire system. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access ...by the difference RAID function. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from a hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of RAID 5 configuration ... hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-51 If one drive to the selected hard disk drive. If you want to boot...
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...a floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. When the menu appears, press to avoid computer virus infection. 4-60 Chapter 4: Software support Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete ...process. Insert the support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows...
...a floppy disk into the optical drive. 5. When the menu appears, press to avoid computer virus infection. 4-60 Chapter 4: Software support Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete ...process. Insert the support DVD into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you can create a RAID driver disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in Windows...
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...4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA...). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to ...
...4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA...). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-61 When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to ...
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... card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. You...
... card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q PRO A- Install an Intel® CPU that supports EM64T. You...