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... function power switch 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu... bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-10 ...
... function power switch 2-43 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu... bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items 3-10 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-10 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-10 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-10 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-10 ...
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...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 Link 4-28 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Utility-SteelVine Manager 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-43 4.3.13 ASUS... 4-70 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-70 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-70 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel...
...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 Link 4-28 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Definition Audio utility)... 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Utility-SteelVine Manager 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-43 4.3.13 ASUS... 4-70 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-70 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-70 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel...
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... 2 x PCI Express x16 slots at midboard) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE ... DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices 2 x Silicon Image SIL5723 controllers (Drive Xpert technology): - 4 ... Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ...
... 2 x PCI Express x16 slots at midboard) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q Premium specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Multi-GPU Support Storage LAN USB IEEE ... DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for up to 2 PATA devices 2 x Silicon Image SIL5723 controllers (Drive Xpert technology): - 4 ... Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB is recommended. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ...
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The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before . ASUS P5Q Premium 1-3 See page 3-41 and 4-43 for details. See page 4-24 for details. Quad Gigabit LAN solution The integrated Quad Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to...online from WAN to LAN without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to 96%+, and dispel heat generated by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with lower hysteresis ...
The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before . ASUS P5Q Premium 1-3 See page 3-41 and 4-43 for details. See page 4-24 for details. Quad Gigabit LAN solution The integrated Quad Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to...online from WAN to LAN without entering Windows at anytime! ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU-the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to 96%+, and dispel heat generated by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with lower hysteresis ...
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...game, video conference and recording. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement ...See page 2-25 for details. ASUS Data Guardian (TPM Support) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module ...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in China. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to short the pins or moving jumpers! See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5Q Premium...
...game, video conference and recording. The TPM meets the Windows® Vista BitLocker™ Drive Encryption hardware requirement ...See page 2-25 for details. ASUS Data Guardian (TPM Support) This motherboard supports the Trusted Platform Module ...ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in China. Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specifically designed to short the pins or moving jumpers! See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5Q Premium...
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... data. See page 4-23 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-7 See page 3-36 and 4-9 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 3-4 for details. eliminates the need 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...
... data. See page 4-23 for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5Q Premium 1-7 See page 3-36 and 4-9 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See page 3-4 for details. eliminates the need 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...
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Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the 4B load plate window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until ... and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3.
Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the 4B load plate window to remove (4B). 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Press the load lever with your left (B) until ... and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. To prevent damage to the left . 2. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3.
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...the yellow slots for overclocking may require a better cooling system to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system. • If you install four 1 ...GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to ...
...the yellow slots for overclocking may require a better cooling system to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system. • If you install four 1 ...GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to ...
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...; XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical...
...; XP or later version. • When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the Configure SATA as item in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using these connectors. Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical...
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... turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-43 Click the... Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to...
... turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. ASUS P5Q Premium 2-43 Click the... Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to...
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...) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
...) setup. 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in the support DVD that allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2.
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... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QP.ROM P5QP ASUS P5Q Premium 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The...
... BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. P5QP.ROM P5QP ASUS P5Q Premium 3-3 The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The...
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...the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that ... SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [09:27:54] [Thu 06/19/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Pop-up...
...the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is user- Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that ... SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information [09:27:54] [Thu 06/19/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. Refer to 3.2.7 Pop-up window. 3.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Pop-up...
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... settings as well as normal SATA ports. 3.8.6 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent ... system waits at the first screen of the two hard drives will be erased for user action. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-41 Update To Normal mode [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert... the next time you enter the Express Gate. Do not turn off the computer before starting Windows or other installed OS. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item appears only when you...
... settings as well as normal SATA ports. 3.8.6 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent ... system waits at the first screen of the two hard drives will be erased for user action. ASUS P5Q Premium 3-41 Update To Normal mode [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert... the next time you enter the Express Gate. Do not turn off the computer before starting Windows or other installed OS. Update To EZ Backup [Press Enter] This item appears only when you...
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..., System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. An onboard...
..., System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to the non-volatile RAM. 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Ok to save the changes while exiting. An onboard...
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... that you to maximize the features of your computer. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P5Q Premium 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD...
... that you to maximize the features of your computer. 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P5Q Premium 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install Windows® Vista Service Pack 1 before installing the drivers for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD...
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ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an ... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-3 Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any...
ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an ... menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-3 Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any...
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... capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (Windows 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... in your multimedia data. Marvell Yukon NCU Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Network Configuration Utility application. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts ...
... capturing videos, or playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c (Windows 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... in your multimedia data. Marvell Yukon NCU Application Installs the Marvell® Yukon Network Configuration Utility application. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that diagnoses and reports LAN cable faults and shorts ...
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... Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-9 Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. 4.3 ...obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can...
... Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. ASUS P5Q Premium 4-9 Check the option Launch MyLogo to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility for details. 2. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. 4.3 ...obtain the latest BIOS version from the support DVD. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next. 3. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Launch the ASUS Update utility. See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can...