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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! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features ...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 cable...
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! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features ...with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 cable...
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...to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the hardware configuration and the prodict model. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to a new four-engine ...version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage for details...Yahoo! You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you view your house. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-
...to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the hardware configuration and the prodict model. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to a new four-engine ...version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage for details...Yahoo! You can continue running at minimum power and noise when you view your house. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-
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...the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ... more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to 4-21 for details. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in...
...the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking, C.P.R. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default ... more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to 4-21 for details. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in...
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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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... pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
... pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 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 the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
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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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... motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 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. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
... motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 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. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 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. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 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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... occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. Disconnect...
... occur if you fail to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! 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. Disconnect...
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... for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may...
... for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Under the default state, some memory modules for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may...
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Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked retaining clip 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back ...
Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Locked retaining clip 2 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1 2-17 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap 3 back ...
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... Family SM bus controller-3A30 * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI x 1 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 5 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. USB 1.1 controller 7 - - shared - Onchip SATA 1 - - shared USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - LAN - shared - - - - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared...
... Family SM bus controller-3A30 * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI x 1 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - - - USB 1.1 controller 5 shared - - - - - - - USB 1.1 controller 3 - - ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. USB 1.1 controller 7 - - shared - Onchip SATA 1 - - shared USB 1.1 controller 2 - - - USB 2.0 controller 1 - - - - - - - HD audio - - - - - - LAN - shared - - - - - PCI card 3 shared shared shared...
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... RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
... RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot...
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... (black). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Side Speaker Out port (gray). PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in...
... (black). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). Side Speaker Out port (gray). PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. 5. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 Line In port (light blue). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in...
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...the following modes to PIN1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5Q SE/R PRI_IDE P5Q SE/R IDE Connector Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the ...If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-25 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray...
...the following modes to PIN1. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. P5Q SE/R PRI_IDE P5Q SE/R IDE Connector Orient the red markings on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," ensure that all other device jumpers have the ...If any device jumper is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-25 Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray...
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... Audio 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 P5Q SE/R TPM Connector The TPM model is purchased separately. 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system...
... Audio 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 P5Q SE/R TPM Connector The TPM model is purchased separately. 5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system...
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...fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the system chassis. COM1 P5Q SE/R PIN1 P5Q SE/R COM Port Connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Do not forget to connect the fan...CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU 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 the fan connectors. Connect the serial... jumpers! 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-29
...fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the system chassis. COM1 P5Q SE/R PIN1 P5Q SE/R COM Port Connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Do not forget to connect the fan...CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU 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 the fan connectors. Connect the serial... jumpers! 8. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-29
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... +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 12. The system...more power-consuming devices. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug;
... +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you are for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for details. 12. The system...more power-consuming devices. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Waltage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. The power supply plugs are designed to connect the 4-pin EATX12V power plug;
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33 Refer to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. Refer to the instructions below to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Enable ... the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the labels on the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the...
ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33 Refer to the respective front panel cable labels. 2. Refer to the instructions below to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Enable ... the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to the labels on the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect the front panel cables to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches 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