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... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM... HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash ...
... Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM... HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash ...
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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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...PCIE x16 slot (black at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2... / 800 MHz 4 x 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. x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports -
...PCIE x16 slot (black at back panel) (continued on the next page) xi Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2... / 800 MHz 4 x 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. x8 link) Intel® ICH10R Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3Gb/s ports -
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.../ 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Dual-channel DDR2 1200 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of up to PCIe 1.0 devices. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-...the most powerful CPUs in the world. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. ...
.../ 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. Dual-channel DDR2 1200 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of up to PCIe 1.0 devices. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-...the most powerful CPUs in the world. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. ...
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.... 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal... Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. To wake up the system and return to a new six engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, ...
.... 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal... Product Introduction ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. To wake up the system and return to a new six engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, ...
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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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... finger directly. 7. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- If it is toxic and inedible. 6. Apply several drops of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B The motherboard supports Intel...
... finger directly. 7. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- If it is toxic and inedible. 6. Apply several drops of the CPU that it gets into A the retention tab. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. B The motherboard supports Intel...
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 256 Mb...
... 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB. You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 256 Mb...
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.... • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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 ...VV M924-667-16 V VV PSD251266781 V VV PSD21G6672 V VV D46701GP3-63BJU V VV D46702GP0-73BCU V VV SS - Single-sided / DS - 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 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...
.... • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. 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 ...VV M924-667-16 V VV PSD251266781 V VV PSD21G6672 V VV D46701GP3-63BJU V VV D46702GP0-73BCU V VV SS - Single-sided / DS - 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 512MB 1024MB 1024MB...
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Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not ...
Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not ...
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...memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7. Turn on the chain) c. For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. 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 power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the...
...memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps 7. Turn on the chain) c. For systems with the last device on the devices in Chapter 3. 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 power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies, the...
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Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-15 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS ...
Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-15 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS ...
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...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to individually set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field... for the system. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the motherboard. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : B1 B2 B3 B4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen...
...v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you to individually set overclocking parameters. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field... for the system. 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The default values of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you install on the motherboard. OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P : B1 B2 B3 B4 Options Manual Auto Select Screen...
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...-items appear only when you set the system performance. The values range from 1 to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM...
...-items appear only when you set the system performance. The values range from 1 to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM...
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...] Set to [Disabled] to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V...
...] Set to [Disabled] to set the South Bridge voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V...
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... option only when you install 64-bit operating system. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong...values in below sections may cause system to set the memory hole mode. Select an item then press to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP ...
... option only when you install 64-bit operating system. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong...values in below sections may cause system to set the memory hole mode. Select an item then press to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP ...
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... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right... red, as the illustrations below show. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-13
... Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right... red, as the illustrations below show. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. ASUS P5Q PRO 4-13
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... installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space.
... installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available hard disk drive space.
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The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, ... and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q PRO 4-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical...
The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical memory. The Preference tab allows you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold values. Configuring PC Probe II Click to customize sensor alerts, ... and Preference. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q PRO 4-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical...