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...ADVISED 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. or (2) the serial number ... system, or translated into any language in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 ...
...ADVISED 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. or (2) the serial number ... system, or translated into any language in it, may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). 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 ...
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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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... service technician or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in any damage...
... service technician or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are using the product, make sure all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not damaged. Do not place the product in any damage...
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IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used in this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you MUST follow to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To make sure that you complete a task.
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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) *...
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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... To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may operate at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking ... memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes...
... To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may operate at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking ... memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes...
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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 +- The following two items appear only when you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to achieve desired...Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to change the settings for the system. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM ...
...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 +- The following two items appear only when you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to achieve desired...Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to change the settings for the system. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM ...
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... and DRAM Frequency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17 The values range from 100 to 180. 4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to set the DDR2 operating frequency. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. • The ...MHz] [DDR21066 MHz] [DDR2-*1200 MHz*] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system...
... and DRAM Frequency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17 The values range from 100 to 180. 4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to set the DDR2 operating frequency. If this happens, revert to the default setting. 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to [Manual]. • The ...MHz] [DDR21066 MHz] [DDR2-*1200 MHz*] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system...
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... Memory voltage. 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. The values range from 1 to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to set the CPU VCore voltage.
... Memory voltage. 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. The values range from 1 to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to set the CPU VCore voltage.
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5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 the user manual. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 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 the user manual. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information.
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5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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... a different port while Express Gate is for any LAN port. If you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support 2. DHCP). move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is not the case, click Setup...
... a different port while Express Gate is for any LAN port. If you don't need to press the "Refresh" button to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support 2. DHCP). move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is not the case, click Setup...