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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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...) Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - PCI Express ...at 1MHz increment - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy...
...) Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I/O - PCI Express ...at 1MHz increment - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy...
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FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard ... based on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. 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' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. With...
FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard ... based on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. 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' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. With...
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... diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See pages 4-5 and 4-37...
... diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See pages 4-5 and 4-37...
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...PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to convert your screen. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the...RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 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 achieve maximum...
...PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to convert your screen. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the...RTC data. eliminates the need to overclocking. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 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 achieve maximum...
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... Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than he vendor-marked value. You may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 The system maps ...the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ...
... Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than he vendor-marked value. You may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 The system maps ...the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up of the lower-sized channel for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ...
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... RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and... data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data...
... RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on the power supply or unplug and... data in CMOS. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to overclocking. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data...
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...settings. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following two items appear only when you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The value of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for system performance. 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 800. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items...
...settings. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The following two items appear only when you to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. The value of CPU overclocking options to change the settings for system performance. 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 800. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items...
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...DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Setting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19 READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks... [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to [Disabled]...
...DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Setting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19 READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks... [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to [Disabled]...
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...~2.40V 1.42V~1.58V Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~1.76V 4.4.14 South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enable or set CPU...voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to become unstable. Set a very high voltage may cause the system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. ...
...~2.40V 1.42V~1.58V Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~1.76V 4.4.14 South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enable or set CPU...voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to become unstable. Set a very high voltage may cause the system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. ...
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...in healthy operating condition. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Now application for easy file-compression. WinZip 11 Installs the ...that enhances computer graphics and sound. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to back up and restore your multimedia data. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan...
...in healthy operating condition. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Now application for easy file-compression. WinZip 11 Installs the ...that enhances computer graphics and sound. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to back up and restore your multimedia data. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan...
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The options on the AI Suite main window. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, 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 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 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 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 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 to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.