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...the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE/R motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q SE/R motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power ... x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with ...
...the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE/R motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q SE/R motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power ... x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with ...
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...The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. helping save power and money. the world's...mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from USB drives and downloading to USB drives only...
...The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. helping save power and money. the world's...mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from USB drives and downloading to USB drives only...
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...on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and... PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. See pages 5-9...
...on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and... PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. See pages 5-9...
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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 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5Q SE/R
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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P5Q SE/R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE/R Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
P5Q SE/R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE/R Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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P5Q SE/R DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,... TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
P5Q SE/R DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,... TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
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... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. PnP cap Load plate 4. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the... (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Press the load lever with your left. 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
... to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. PnP cap Load plate 4. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the... (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Press the load lever with your left. 2. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1.
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B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
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... fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. P5Q SE/R CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5Q SE/R CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in... To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. A B A A B B A 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11 B 3. 3.
... fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. P5Q SE/R CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5Q SE/R CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. Pull up two fasteners at a time in... To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. A B A A B B A 4. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11 B 3. 3.
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... 16 GB on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • It is recommended that you obtain memory modules...
... 16 GB on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • It is recommended that you obtain memory modules...
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... lightly with extra force. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1 2-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock...
... lightly with extra force. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1 2-17 Failure to do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Unlock...
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USB 1.1 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - IDE port shared - - - - - - - Onchip SATA 2 - - PCI card 2 shared shared shared shared - - - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19 shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.1 controller 6 - - - - - USB 1.1 controller 7 - - HD audio - - - - - - Onchip SATA 1 - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCI x 1 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - ...
USB 1.1 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - IDE port shared - - - - - - - Onchip SATA 2 - - PCI card 2 shared shared shared shared - - - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19 shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 4 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.1 controller 6 - - - - - USB 1.1 controller 7 - - HD audio - - - - - - Onchip SATA 1 - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared shared - - - - PCI x 1 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - ...
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... CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5Q SE/R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE/R Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the...
... CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5Q SE/R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE/R Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due... reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the...
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... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Microphone port (pink). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN...
... 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. This port connects the rear speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Line In port (light blue). ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 7. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Microphone port (pink). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN...
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... DMA cable connector. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN1. P5Q SE/R PRI_IDE P5Q SE/R IDE Connector Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors on... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-25
... DMA cable connector. Drive jumper setting Single device Two devices Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to PIN1. P5Q SE/R PRI_IDE P5Q SE/R IDE Connector Orient the red markings on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. There are three connectors on... prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-25
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... Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately! PWRDW# GND 3.3VSB NC AD0 3.3V AD3 PCIRST# FRAME# PCICLK P5Q SE/R NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ# NC GND AD1 AD2 NC GND ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-27 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can... securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM P5Q SE/R TPM Connector The TPM model is purchased separately. 5. 4. ...
... Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately! PWRDW# GND 3.3VSB NC AD0 3.3V AD3 PCIRST# FRAME# PCICLK P5Q SE/R NC CLKRUN# SERIRQ# NC GND AD1 AD2 NC GND ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-27 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can... securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. TPM P5Q SE/R TPM Connector The TPM model is purchased separately. 5. 4. ...
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...Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! COM1 P5Q SE/R PIN1 P5Q SE/R COM Port Connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may ... FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5Q SE/R Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 9. Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-29 8. These are not jumpers...
...Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! COM1 P5Q SE/R PIN1 P5Q SE/R COM Port Connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Insufficient air flow inside the system may ... FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5Q SE/R Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN connector support the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 9. Connect the fan cables to a slot opening at +12V. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-29 8. These are not jumpers...
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-31 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ...more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R ATX Power Connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts ...8226; Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-31 aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ...more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R ATX Power Connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts ...8226; Use of 400 W. • Do not forget to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
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... definitions, then match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to the ASUS Q-Connector. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. Enable the...
... definitions, then match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to the ASUS Q-Connector. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33 ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. The figure shows the Q-Connector properly installed on the motherboard. Enable the...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5Q SE/R
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5Q SE/R
