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...ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in...
...ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q SE Plus specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing ...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q SE Plus specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing ...
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... 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Realtek Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 VIA® AVT1708s, 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - P5Q SE Plus specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LAN Audio LGA775 socket...
... 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Realtek Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 VIA® AVT1708s, 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - P5Q SE Plus specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LAN Audio LGA775 socket...
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...PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - xii Memory tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 6.25mV increment - P5Q SE Plus specifications summary USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board... S/PDIF Out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE BIOS Features 8Mb Flash ROM...
...PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - xii Memory tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 6.25mV increment - P5Q SE Plus specifications summary USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board... S/PDIF Out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE BIOS Features 8Mb Flash ROM...
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...Intel® Core™2 is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 1-10... Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 1-26 for details. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-3 PCI Express 2.0 support The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.0 devices for high-speed data retrieval and ...
...Intel® Core™2 is in line with the European Union's Restriction on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. See page 1-10... Hazardous Substances (RoHS). See page 1-26 for details. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-3 PCI Express 2.0 support The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.0 devices for high-speed data retrieval and ...
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... slots. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support ...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe x1_2 slot PCI3 slot PCI2 slot PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) 1-...the location of the slots. 1.8.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications.
... slots. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that supports PCI Express 2.0 x16 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support ...such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCIe x1_2 slot PCI3 slot PCI2 slot PCI1 slot PCIe x1_1 slot PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) 1-...the location of the slots. 1.8.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot that comply with PCI specifications.
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5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 6. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480..., TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-33
5. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 6. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to 480..., TV tuner, or MPEG card. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-33
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The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply ... fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support...
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you use a power supply ... fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support...
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...:22:54] [Tue 09/02/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on...
...:22:54] [Tue 09/02/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that do not fit on...
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... [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is...
... [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. 2.3.4 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. These items show N/A if no IDE device is...
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... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
... Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to a high level may cause the system to become unstable. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to set a very low voltage may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Set a very high voltage may damage the component...
... Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to a high level may cause the system to become unstable. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to set a very low voltage may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Set a very high voltage may damage the component...
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...and Exit ESC Exit v02.5681 (C)Copyright 1985-20068, American Megatrends, Inc. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you to enable or disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard .../2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-31
...and Exit ESC Exit v02.5681 (C)Copyright 1985-20068, American Megatrends, Inc. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you to enable or disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard .../2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. If the fan is not connected to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-31
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Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-7 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.
Click an icon to display the specified information. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-7 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard.