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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q Premium specifications summary xii 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and 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 ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5Q Premium specifications summary xii 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and 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 ...
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... (TPM support) * Due to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - P5Q Premium specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise-Filtering ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to local law, the TPM function is...
... (TPM support) * Due to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - P5Q Premium specifications summary Audio ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise-Filtering ASUS Exclusive Features: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz up to local law, the TPM function is...
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... bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can utilize the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to instant fun! ASUS P5Q Premium 1-3 With auto phase switching for details...
... bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can utilize the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking-helping save power and money. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to instant fun! ASUS P5Q Premium 1-3 With auto phase switching for details...
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... Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. See page 4-20 for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The motherboard uses a special design on the ICH10R southbridge before use. Furthermore, it can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are...thermal solution to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed ...
... Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. See page 4-20 for users to install side-flow fan or passive cooler. The motherboard uses a special design on the ICH10R southbridge before use. Furthermore, it can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are...thermal solution to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed ...
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...that expands the overall sound field without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! ASUS Data Guardian (TPM Support) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you with downmixing from multichannels will allow... with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without ... Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-5
...that expands the overall sound field without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! ASUS Data Guardian (TPM Support) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you with downmixing from multichannels will allow... with enhanced data protection via high-level encryption/decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without ... Encryption hardware requirement for a more secure working environment. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-5
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ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. Simply shut down and ... logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-7 Update your screen. ...
ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. Simply shut down and ... logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-23 for details. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-7 Update your screen. ...
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...Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on its SPD. You may only recognize less ...;ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • If ...
...Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on its SPD. You may only recognize less ...;ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • If ...
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... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-23
... battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on the... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. To erase the RTC RAM 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-23
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... main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system... is highlighted. 3.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends,...
... main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system... is highlighted. 3.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-9 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends,...
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...] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ...Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to achieve desired CPU internal ...
...] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A2 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on Channel B1 [Auto] DRAM CLK Skew on the motherboard. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main ...Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to achieve desired CPU internal ...
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... range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by the BIOS. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-17 The values range from 200 to 800. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to... Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable!
... range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by the BIOS. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-17 The values range from 200 to 800. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to... Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Refer to the system bus and PCI bus. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable!
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... some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency...
... some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability. 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency...
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...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Premium 3-19
...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q Premium 3-19
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...performance. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. OC Charger Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to 31...items appear only when you set the system performance. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. Setting this item ...
...performance. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. You can also use the and keys to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. OC Charger Allows you to adjust the value. Use the and keys to 31...items appear only when you set the system performance. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. Setting this item ...
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ASUS P5Q Premium 3-21 Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-24 for...
ASUS P5Q Premium 3-21 Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.14 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. 3.4.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-24 for...
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... CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to a high level may need better cooling system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to improve CPU VDroop directly... voltage. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability.
... CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to a high level may need better cooling system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to improve CPU VDroop directly... voltage. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability.
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...500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] ASUS P5Q Premium 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.25 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU clock skew. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay ...1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.4.26 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the northbridge clock skew.
...500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] ASUS P5Q Premium 3-23 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.25 CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU clock skew. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay ...1100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay 1500ps] 3.4.26 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the northbridge clock skew.
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...and sound. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of you computer so you to... XP only) Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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 an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. The Microsoft...
...and sound. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share and protect your computer. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy large-sized data exchange of you computer so you to... XP only) Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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 an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. The Microsoft...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Refer to the following table for updates. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to change at any time without notice. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to...; Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-27
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the configuration options in each mode. Refer to the following table for updates. • Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to change at any time without notice. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to...; Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. • AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle process. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-27