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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q SE/R specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q SE/R specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-5 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
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Contents 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 4-16 4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge 4-17 4.4.3 DRAM Frequency 4-17 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 4-17 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control 4-19 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training 4-19 4.4.7 MEM. ...
Contents 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-16 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner 4-16 4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge 4-17 4.4.3 DRAM Frequency 4-17 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control 4-17 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control 4-19 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training 4-19 4.4.7 MEM. ...
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... Tweaker: - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0.00625V increment - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - vCore: Adjustable CPU...
... Tweaker: - FSB tuning from 100MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 0.00625V increment - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - vCore: Adjustable CPU...
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...Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the Intel® Core™2 processor. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green... ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' ...
...Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the Intel® Core™2 processor. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green... ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' ...
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... system loading. See page 4-39 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed... according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch...
... system loading. See page 4-39 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed... according to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch...
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... CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the motherboard ...gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details.
... CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of the motherboard ...gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details.
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... 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 4GB capacity or more... configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of less than he vendor-marked value. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs ...
... 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 4GB capacity or more... configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of less than he vendor-marked value. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs ...
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...prior using C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system... and move the cap back to overclocking. Hold down and 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. P5Q SE/R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE/R Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ...
...prior using C.P.R. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system... and move the cap back to overclocking. Hold down and 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. P5Q SE/R CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE/R Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC ...
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...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 this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range.... 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for the system. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of ...
...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 this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The values range.... 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Loads the optimal settings for the system. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. The value of ...
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... [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Setting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8 Ai... Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE...
... [Auto] Allows you to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Setting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8 Ai... Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE...
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... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may need ...better cooling system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU... the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21
... Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may need ...better cooling system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU... the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21
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WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs Adobe ...condition. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. ...
WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs Adobe ...condition. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. ...
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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 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. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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 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. The options on the AI Suite main window.