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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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... architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Exclusive Feature: - Profile - P5Q SE/R specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) • When installing total memory...
... architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Exclusive Feature: - Profile - P5Q SE/R specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) • When installing total memory...
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...Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment - FSB tuning from 100MHz to ... - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports ...
...Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment - FSB tuning from 100MHz to ... - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 0.00625V increment - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports ...
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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) *Specifications are ...
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) *Specifications are ...
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... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
... line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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...To wake the system and return to instant fun! You can continue running at anytime! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- See pages 5-30 to USB drives only. See page 5-24 for details. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the hardware ...uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from USB drives and downloading to 5-38 for the CPU, VGA card,...
...To wake the system and return to instant fun! You can continue running at anytime! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- See pages 5-30 to USB drives only. See page 5-24 for details. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the hardware ...uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from USB drives and downloading to 5-38 for the CPU, VGA card,...
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...10 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and... the need to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-16 to overclocking. feature of booting the BIOS. See page 5-23 for each parameter. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
...10 for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and... the need to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-16 to overclocking. feature of booting the BIOS. See page 5-23 for each parameter. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the...
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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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... strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard component. P5Q SE/R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE/R Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system...
... strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before touching any motherboard component. P5Q SE/R SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE/R Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system...
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... the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5Q SE/R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure to ensure that you place it .
... the configuration of your chassis to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5Q SE/R 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure to ensure that you place it .
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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,...
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,...
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...is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.... Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. PnP cap Load plate 4. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is released from the 4A load plate window to a 135º angle....
...is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab.... Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is facing towards you are installing a CPU. PnP cap Load plate 4. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is released from the 4A load plate window to a 135º angle....
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise...
... up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5Q SE/R 128 Pins P5Q SE/R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5Q SE/R 128 Pins P5Q SE/R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical ...
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... than he vendor-marked value. 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 recommended to install the memory modules...
... than he vendor-marked value. 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 recommended to install the memory modules...
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...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5Q SE/R Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. CL 512MB 1G 2G 4G 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB...
...; • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • (continued on the next page) 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5Q SE/R Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. CL 512MB 1G 2G 4G 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB...
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... extra force. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
... extra force. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with your fingers when pressing the retaining 1 clips. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward...
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... SATA 1 - - PCI card 2 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 7 - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI card 1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - IDE port shared - - - - - - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19 shared - - - - Onchip SATA 2 - - shared shared - - - - HD audio - - - - - - PCI x 16 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - shared USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared shared...
... SATA 1 - - PCI card 2 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 7 - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - shared - - - - - PCI card 1 shared shared shared shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - IDE port shared - - - - - - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19 shared - - - - Onchip SATA 2 - - shared shared - - - - HD audio - - - - - - PCI x 16 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - shared USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared shared...