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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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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ... could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. ix If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to the ... could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your area. ix If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical...
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... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
... organized This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that...
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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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... buying an ASUS® P5Q Premium motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS Optional Fan for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q Premium I/O modules 1 x eSATA + 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 8 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5Q Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host...
... buying an ASUS® P5Q Premium motherboard! Retail version only) 1 x ASUS Optional Fan for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q Premium I/O modules 1 x eSATA + 1-port 1394 (4-pin) module Cables 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 8 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; ASUS P5Q Premium 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host...
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union...RoHS). Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in ...the new 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union...RoHS). Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in ...the new 45nm manufacturing process. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility...
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... consumption. See page 4-24 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from WAN to other VRM solution. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. With the high quality ...ASUS P5Q Premium 1-3 With auto phase switching for components (which provides total system power savings by VRM module effectively, and lower more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of data from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards...
... consumption. See page 4-24 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate SSD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from WAN to other VRM solution. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. With the high quality ...ASUS P5Q Premium 1-3 With auto phase switching for components (which provides total system power savings by VRM module effectively, and lower more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS True 16-Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of data from bootup, Express Gate is bringing to the ASUS motherboards...
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...dissipation performance. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. Fanless Design - The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-21 for details. See page 4-20 ...details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The Heat Pipe design is that lowers the temperature of fan speed to date. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ...
...dissipation performance. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. Fanless Design - The purpose of the innovative heat pipe design on this motherboard is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-21 for details. See page 4-20 ...details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction The Heat Pipe design is that lowers the temperature of fan speed to date. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to dissipate heat these critical components generate. ...
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.../decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Data Guardian (TPM Support) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. Due to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-5 See page 2-41 for details. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio...
.../decryption and ensures platform integrity. ASUS Data Guardian (TPM Support) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which provides you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. Due to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-5 See page 2-41 for details. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio...
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... panel cables to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-40 for details. ASUS O.C. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can easily and efficiently transfer large amounts of data via the network cable-saving...
... panel cables to backup or share large data files like movies or other media content. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-40 for details. ASUS O.C. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to the motherboard. The BIOS settings can easily and efficiently transfer large amounts of data via the network cable-saving...
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ASUS P5Q Premium 1-7 Update your screen. See page 3-21 for each parameter. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 3-36 and 4-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you...
ASUS P5Q Premium 1-7 Update your screen. See page 3-21 for each parameter. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 3-36 and 4-9 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Onboard switches 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 ASUS P5Q Premium
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 2-23 2.7 Onboard switches 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2-26 2.9 Starting up for the first time 2-42 2.10 Turning off the computer 2-43 ASUS P5Q Premium
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...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall..., such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
...; Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall..., such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the chassis in the correct orientation. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ... warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If...
... missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 ... warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the CPU. • If...
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To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the 4B load plate window to the left . 2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. ...
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is released from the 4B load plate window to the left . 2. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. ...