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... DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running 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...
... DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running 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...
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xiv 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 ...
xiv 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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... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly ... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 4 for information on the next page for...
... Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Install the software drivers for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly ... necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. See Chapter 4 for information on the next page for...
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...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. Save a copy of ...update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you need to the corresponding sections for ...
...through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. Save a copy of ...update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in case you need to the corresponding sections for ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 ASUS P5Q SE/R
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 ASUS P5Q SE/R
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... procedures presented in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the.../motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
... procedures presented in this chapter for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the.../motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your computer. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
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... Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. Intel Chipset Driver Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset driver inf update program. ASUS EPU - 4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU - 4 Engine driver and utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI...
... Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. Intel Chipset Driver Inf Update Program Installs the Intel chipset driver inf update program. ASUS EPU - 4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU - 4 Engine driver and utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. ASUS InstAll - Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI...
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...ASUS Express Gate. Now application for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view and print documents in healthy operating condition. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. Ulead Burn Now Installs the Ulead Burn. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE... Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to back up and restore your multimedia data. WinZip 11 Installs the... 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
...ASUS Express Gate. Now application for updates. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to open, view and print documents in healthy operating condition. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. Ulead Burn Now Installs the Ulead Burn. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE... Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to back up and restore your multimedia data. WinZip 11 Installs the... 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver.
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5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Intel ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk.
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Intel ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-11 The ALC 1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection... play convenience. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
...PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-11 The ALC 1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection... play convenience. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package.
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... any of the tabs in this area to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager...
... any of the tabs in this area to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager...
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... the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 After launching the application, the PC ...folder. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop....
... the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on . Double-click the setup.exe file to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 After launching the application, the PC ...folder. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can start installation. 2. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop....
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...installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-4 Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q SE/R Click to launch AI Nap Click to close or restore the application. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert 5-21 Using AI Suite Click... utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, and AI Nap utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3....
...installation. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-4 Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q SE/R Click to launch AI Nap Click to close or restore the application. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert 5-21 Using AI Suite Click... utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to launch EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, and AI Nap utilities easily. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3....
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You can select to enhance system performance or save power. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on your computer. 2.... support DVD to optimize power management. Follow the screen instructions to current system status. This utility provides three modes that satisfies different computing needs. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer: 1. The first time you launch 4 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according...
You can select to enhance system performance or save power. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on your computer. 2.... support DVD to optimize power management. Follow the screen instructions to current system status. This utility provides three modes that satisfies different computing needs. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer: 1. The first time you launch 4 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according...
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... can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer, you will be slower than installed on... for the exact location of powering on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the optical drive. To install Express Gate on SATA HDDs... language for Express Gate appears. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to continue. 5-30...
... can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer, you will be slower than installed on... for the exact location of powering on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the optical drive. To install Express Gate on SATA HDDs... language for Express Gate appears. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to continue. 5-30...
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... drive. Intel® Matrix Storage. You can be calculated and written. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this...ATA hard disk drives as it contains a complete copy of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-39 Use of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. With the RAID 10 configuration you want to boot...
... drive. Intel® Matrix Storage. You can be calculated and written. For example, RAID 0 and RAID 1 set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is best suited for this...ATA hard disk drives as it contains a complete copy of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-39 Use of both data and parity information across three or more hard disk drives. With the RAID 10 configuration you want to boot...
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...DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Boot your computer. 2. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Insert the support DVD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. ... system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either...
...DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Boot your computer. 2. When the menu appears, press to create an Intel® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Press during POST to boot from the optical drive." 7. Insert the support DVD into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. ... system prompts "Press any key to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS To create a RAID/SATA driver disk without entering the OS: 1. For Windows® Vista™ operating system, use either...
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... to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-49 Press then insert the floppy... disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the ...
... to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to install, make sure you to press the F6 key to complete the installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to complete the installation. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-49 Press then insert the floppy... disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the ...
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... devices, if any. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. A.2.1 System requirements Before using ...Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE/R A- A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on 32-bit operating systems. • The ...
... devices, if any. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. A.2.1 System requirements Before using ...Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE/R A- A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on 32-bit operating systems. • The ...