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... 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-25 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-25 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-37 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-38 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function 2-38 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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...x16_2 black*) 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme...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 OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Intel® Matrix Storage, supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5 and 10 ...
...x16_2 black*) 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme...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 OS limitation, when installing total memory of less than 3GB. Intel® Matrix Storage, supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5 and 10 ...
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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 Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel ... 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, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a WOL by 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...
xiii P5Q PRO specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a 1 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 8-channel ... 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, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a WOL by 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...
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... 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! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5Q PRO 1-1 Before you for 2 devices 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 shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel...
... 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! Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5Q PRO 1-1 Before you for 2 devices 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 shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel...
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...efficiently transfer large amounts of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile that data is ideal for anyone who needs to the motherboard. Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment..., every day. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to secure data on their ...
...efficiently transfer large amounts of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile that data is ideal for anyone who needs to the motherboard. Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment..., every day. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to secure data on their ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-23 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone. This port allows Gigabit connection to ... sources. 7. Microphone port (pink). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for the LAN port LED indications. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8....
... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-23 Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. This port connects a microphone. This port allows Gigabit connection to ... sources. 7. Microphone port (pink). This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for the LAN port LED indications. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. LAN (RJ-45) port. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 8....
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... are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-29 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...up to the USB connector onboard. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel ...
... are for a serial (COM) port. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-29 5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports ...up to the USB connector onboard. Never connect a 1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of these connectors. If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel ...
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...attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port ...connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and ...
...attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard! Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port ...connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and ...
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... item in the BIOS is set the item to page 3-27 for details. 13. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. The TPM module is for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-33 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-...
... item in the BIOS is set the item to page 3-27 for details. 13. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio ...also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is purchased separately. The TPM module is for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-33 Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-...
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...system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted ... sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-35 15. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is ...
...system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted ... sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-35 15. Connect the chassis power LED cable to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is ...
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... to the instructions below to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the labels...
... to the instructions below to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard. 3. Connect the front panel cables to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. The front panel functions are now enabled. Refer to the labels...
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... has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37 For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected... 2.8 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . If you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on the system front panel case lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table ...
... has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-37 For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the power-on the chain) c. BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected... 2.8 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . If you press the ATX power button. While the tests are off. 3. Turn on the system front panel case lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table ...
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... [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [SPDIF Output] [HDMI Output] Marvell IDE [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled...the SPDIF output mode. 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE Marvell IDE Boot ROM Atheros GigaBit LAN LAN Boot ROM LSI Firewire 1394...the onboard Atheros LAN port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-27
... [Enabled] Allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [SPDIF Output] [HDMI Output] Marvell IDE [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled...the SPDIF output mode. 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE Marvell IDE Boot ROM Atheros GigaBit LAN LAN Boot ROM LSI Firewire 1394...the onboard Atheros LAN port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-27
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...3. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you to view the current status of the support DVD to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support You can launch the PC Probe ...II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC...
...3. With this icon to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. The PC Probe II main window appears. Click this utility, you to view the current status of the support DVD to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support You can launch the PC Probe ...II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC...
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When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the ... a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window.
When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the ... a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window.
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... value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select...horseshoe magnet icon. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. Click OK when finished. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now ...
... value 4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move or reposition the panel independently. You can also adjust the threshold values using a magnetic effect. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select...horseshoe magnet icon. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. Click OK when finished. Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can now ...
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...WMI Information to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-15 Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign... (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display on the right...
...WMI Information to display the available information. You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-15 Small display Large display WMI browser Click to the illustrations below. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign... (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Click an item from the left panel to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. DMI browser Click to display on the right...
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... the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. The left panel of the two logical processors. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the... the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the right panel. Click a hard disk drive to display available information.
... the used (blue) and the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on your system. The left panel of the two logical processors. Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the... the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the right panel. Click a hard disk drive to display available information.
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...for the exact location of each drive, and plug the other end of complicated configurations. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you... drive's transfer rate. There are two modes for Drive Xpert: EZ Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode...
...for the exact location of each drive, and plug the other end of complicated configurations. 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you... drive's transfer rate. There are two modes for Drive Xpert: EZ Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-30 Chapter 4: Software support Refer to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors when the Drive Xpert mode...