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... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 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...
... 4: Software support 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 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...
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... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as...
... following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as...
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...recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, support ATI CrossFireX™ technology dual at x 8 link(blue) (PCIe x16_1 blue, PCIe x16_2 black*) 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN ...Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® 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. 16GB, DDR2...
...recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 2 x PCIe 2.0 x16, support ATI CrossFireX™ technology dual at x 8 link(blue) (PCIe x16_1 blue, PCIe x16_2 black*) 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. P5Q PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN ...Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® 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. 16GB, DDR2...
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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 Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ... 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) *Specifications are ...
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 Audio I/O 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x ... 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) *Specifications are ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 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! ASUS P5Q PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing...
Retail version only) ASUS motherboard Support DVD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard 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! ASUS P5Q PRO 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing...
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...1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to 19.2 GB/s. Dual-channel DDR2 1200 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This new feature optimizes the use...Front Side Bus) and multi-core CPUs. See page 2‑10 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Chipset is the latest chipset ...
...1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to 19.2 GB/s. Dual-channel DDR2 1200 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that significantly optimizes the use of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This new feature optimizes the use...Front Side Bus) and multi-core CPUs. See page 2‑10 for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Chipset is the latest chipset ...
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...systems via coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to keep in OS. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, ... anytime! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without...
...systems via coaxial S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to keep in OS. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High Definition Audio, ... anytime! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for details. ASUS P5Q PRO 1-3 The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without...
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...paste with pre-applied thermal paste. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure to wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Refer to the exposed area...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If it is toxic and inedible. 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that it gets into A the retention tab.
...paste with pre-applied thermal paste. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P5Q PRO 2- Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure to wash it snaps into your eyes or touches your finger directly. 7. Refer to the exposed area...; Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. If it is toxic and inedible. 6. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with , ensuring that it gets into A the retention tab.
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... ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support... memory modules made up of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting....
... ASUS P5Q PRO 2-11 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support... memory modules made up of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting....
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...1J-E N/A Kingston E5108AJBG -1J-E N/A Kingston N/A N/A OCZ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Kingston N/A SS/DS Part No. P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* DS 78.0AG9S.9KF V DS Box P/N:TWIN2X40968500C5DF(CM2X2048-8500C5D)(EPP) VV DS CM2X1024-8500C5D(EPP) V DS...-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.
...1J-E N/A Kingston E5108AJBG -1J-E N/A Kingston N/A N/A OCZ N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Kingston N/A SS/DS Part No. P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* DS 78.0AG9S.9KF V DS Box P/N:TWIN2X40968500C5DF(CM2X2048-8500C5D)(EPP) VV DS CM2X1024-8500C5D(EPP) V DS...-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.
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P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Brand 2048MB GEIL GL2L128M088BA25CW 5 2048MB GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 5-5-5-15 2048MB GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 5-5-5-15 2048MB GEIL ...-CF7 M378T5663QZ3-CF7 T800UA12C4 T800UB1GC4 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V VV V VV V VV VV V VV V VV V VV VV V VV V VV V VV 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 CL Chip SS/DS Part...
P5Q PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Brand 2048MB GEIL GL2L128M088BA25CW 5 2048MB GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 5-5-5-15 2048MB GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 5-5-5-15 2048MB GEIL ...-CF7 M378T5663QZ3-CF7 T800UA12C4 T800UB1GC4 DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* V VV V VV V VV VV V VV V VV V VV VV V VV V VV V VV 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 CL Chip SS/DS Part...
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... 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 5 SAMSUNG DS 5 SAMSUNG DS 5 N/A SS 5 N/A...black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 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...
... 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 5 SAMSUNG DS 5 SAMSUNG DS 5 N/A SS 5 N/A...black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • 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...
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.... Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 keyed with a notch so that... components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
.... Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 keyed with a notch so that... components. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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... use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need... to do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
... use . When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-17 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do not need... to do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is ...
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...two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots and the universal PCIe x16 slot for better thermal environment. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-19 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 and other cards that comply with PCI ...specifications. See page 2-33 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. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot....
...two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots and the universal PCIe x16 slot for better thermal environment. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-19 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 and other cards that comply with PCI ...specifications. See page 2-33 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. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slot....
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If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in ... onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Standard IDE mode by default. Or you can create a RAID 0, RAID...
If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as in ... onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. right angle side ASUS P5Q PRO 2-27 See section 3.3.6 Storage Configuration for details. • Before creating a RAID set to Standard IDE mode by default. Or you can create a RAID 0, RAID...
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... information All data of the SATA_E2 (port1) hard drive will be erased for Super Speed setup. Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have connected the SATA signal cables...
... information All data of the SATA_E2 (port1) hard drive will be erased for Super Speed setup. Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported. • Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have connected the SATA signal cables...
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...purchased seperately. 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-29 If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach ...Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Connect ...module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are for a serial (...
...purchased seperately. 6. Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-29 If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach ...Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connectors. Connect ...module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) These connectors are for a serial (...
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Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-31 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 9. These are not jumpers! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This ....) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. • If you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. DO...
Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5Q PRO 2-31 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment. 9. These are not jumpers! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This ....) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. • If you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. DO...