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...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. ii No...may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
...OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. 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. All Rights Reserved. ii No...may not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF ...
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... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-39 5.4.2 Installing...
... the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.4.1 RAID definitions 5-39 5.4.2 Installing...
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... place the product in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices...
... place the product in any damage, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices...
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NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Conventions used in this manual. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
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xiv P5Q SE/R specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy... disk drive cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x I/O shield User manual 2 in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Express Gate ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *...
xiv P5Q SE/R specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x Floppy... disk drive cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x I/O shield User manual 2 in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Express Gate ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *...
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For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the yellow slots for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • It is ... limitation, this motherboard can support up of 4 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. Recommended Memory Configurations • You may install 512...
For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the yellow slots for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • It is ... limitation, this motherboard can support up of 4 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below. Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may operate at a lower frequency than 3GB. Recommended Memory Configurations • You may install 512...
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...[Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Auto] Tools Exit Options MANUAL AUTO Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. The values range from 200 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Refer to the table below for...
...[Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Auto] Tools Exit Options MANUAL AUTO Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985...-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. The values range from 200 to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Refer to the table below for...
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.... If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-533 MHz] ... FSB Frequency item settings. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17 The values range from 100 to 180. 4.4.2 FSB Strap to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Use the and keys to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following ...
.... If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-533 MHz] ... FSB Frequency item settings. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17 The values range from 100 to 180. 4.4.2 FSB Strap to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Use the and keys to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following ...
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.../B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low ... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. The values range from 1.10V to 2.06V* with a 0.10V interval. Pull-In of this item to adjust the value.
.../B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low ... Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. The values range from 1.10V to 2.06V* with a 0.10V interval. Pull-In of this item to adjust the value.
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the support DVD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the support DVD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 The options on the AI Suite main window.
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 The options on the AI Suite main window.
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... is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you may need to your computer to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is running (e.g. Network 3. 2. Open Network. Express Gate...
... is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • If you may need to your computer to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is running (e.g. Network 3. 2. Open Network. Express Gate...