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... BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵...
... BIOS AwardBIOS Flash AwardBIOS Flash 程式(AWDFLASH.EXE BIOS AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 程式。 1 http://tw.asus.com BIOS M2N-VM HDMI.bin FAT 32/16 格式的 USB BIOS 2 CD/DVD AwardBIOS Flash BIOS 3 DOS 4. 當 A BIOS 檔案與 AwardBIOS Flash 5 A awdflash 並按下 鍵...
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...*) 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 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...
...*) 3 x PCIe x1 2 x PCI * PCIE x16 slot (black at max. ASUS Noise Filter LSI3227 controller supports 2 x 1394a ports Max. 12 USB2.0/1.1 ports(6 ports at mid-board, 6 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...
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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 COM... 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 COM... 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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... 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! 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; The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start...
... 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! 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; The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start...
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...moment, every day. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total time taken. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to 70% of connecting the system panel cables... at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. saving up to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1-6 Chapter ...
...moment, every day. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of the total time taken. See page 2-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to 70% of connecting the system panel cables... at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to install. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. saving up to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. 1-6 Chapter ...
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... IDE (legacy mode) * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared ... - - - - - PCIe x1_3 - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - PCIe x1_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - LAN (L1E) - - shared USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 5 - - - - - SATA (5723) ...
... IDE (legacy mode) * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - - - - - - PCI slot 2 - shared ... - - - - - PCIe x1_3 - - - USB controller 4 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - shared - - - - - PCIe x1_1 shared - - - - - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - LAN (L1E) - - shared USB controller 2 - - - shared - - - - USB controller 5 - - - - - SATA (5723) ...
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...x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (black) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for 3-Way CrossFireX™ mode. • We...the location of the slot. 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...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. 2.5.4 PCI ...
...x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (black) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for 3-Way CrossFireX™ mode. • We...the location of the slot. 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...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. 2.5.4 PCI ...
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This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard/mouse (the default is the Space Bar). The USBPW7-10/USBPW1112 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up from S1 sleep... mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system will not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4/PS2_USBPW56 jumpers are for each...
This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 500 mA on the keyboard/mouse (the default is the Space Bar). The USBPW7-10/USBPW1112 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up from S1 sleep... mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. otherwise, the system will not power up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes. The USBPW1-4/PS2_USBPW56 jumpers are for each...
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... Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus... are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Refer to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...
... Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In - USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port connects the side speakers in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus... are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Refer to the audio configuration table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. Side Speaker Out port (gray). Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/...
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... so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5Q PRO 2-29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. This module should be purchased seperately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to the USB connector onboard. 5. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then...
... so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5Q PRO 2-29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. This module should be purchased seperately. 6. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to the USB connector onboard. 5. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then...
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You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port.... Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This ...
You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port.... Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the IEEE 1394a connector. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This ...
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... when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to : • Save...
... when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you need to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to : • Save...
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...Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process ...Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a... is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3.
...Power-On Self Tests (POST). Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process ...Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. Then press . 4. 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a... is built-in the BIOS chip so it . Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3.
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...ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • If you to the ... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5Q PRO 3-7 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility will not function. Restart the...
...ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • If you to the ... down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! ASUS P5Q PRO 3-7 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The utility will not function. Restart the...
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... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. To enable the TPM function, set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-23 TPM Owner Status [No State] The item is not configurable. After the system reboots, the TPM Configuration menu will change into the following one... to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot TPM Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU.
... items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to display the configuration options. To enable the TPM function, set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. ASUS P5Q PRO 3-23 TPM Owner Status [No State] The item is not configurable. After the system reboots, the TPM Configuration menu will change into the following one... to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot TPM Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU.
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...) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-29 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you to set USB Functions to enable the support for operating systems without...
...) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q PRO 3-29 USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to [Enabled]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you enable the USB 2.0 Controller. Configuration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you to set USB Functions to enable the support for operating systems without...
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... [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. When set to [YES] and if you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system... The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy USB devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to ...
... [Auto] Allows you to malfunction. When set to [YES] and if you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system... The PCIPnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for legacy USB devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to ...
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... Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to save the file. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q PRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: ...Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash ...
... Press to prevent the system boot failure! 3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup ASUSTek O.C. 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Press to run the utility to save the file. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile Utility V1.25 Current CMOS BOARD: P5Q PRO VER: 0121 DATE: 04/17/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Restore CMOS BOARD: Unknown VER: ...Unknown DATE: Unknown Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit • This function can support devices such as a USB flash ...
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.... Atheros L1e Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1e Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices...
.... Atheros L1e Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Atheros® L1e Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices...
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... Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for easy file-compression and protection. ...computer so you to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installs the ASUS Express Gate update application. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Marvell...
... Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for easy file-compression and protection. ...computer so you to enjoy large-sized data exchange of files such as movies, music, etc ASUS Express Gate Installs the ASUS Express Gate update application. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. Marvell...