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... Read Training 4-19 4.4.7 MEM. OC Charger 4-19 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister 4-19 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster 4-20 4.4.10 CPU Voltage 4-20 4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage 4-20 4.4.12 Memory Voltage 4-20 4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage 4-20 4.4.14 SB ...Advanced menu 4-22 4.5.1 Trusted Computing 4-22 4.5.2 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.5.3 Chipset 4-25 4.5.4 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-26 4.5.5 USB Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 PCI PnP 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-29 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor ...
... Read Training 4-19 4.4.7 MEM. OC Charger 4-19 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister 4-19 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster 4-20 4.4.10 CPU Voltage 4-20 4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage 4-20 4.4.12 Memory Voltage 4-20 4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage 4-20 4.4.14 SB ...Advanced menu 4-22 4.5.1 Trusted Computing 4-22 4.5.2 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.5.3 Chipset 4-25 4.5.4 OnBoard Devices Configuration 4-26 4.5.5 USB Configuration 4-27 4.5.6 PCI PnP 4-28 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-29 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-29 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor ...
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... documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
... documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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... 2 PATA devices ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - 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 of less than 3GB. ASUS Fan Xpert - Supports up to www.asus.com for...
... 2 PATA devices ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - 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 of less than 3GB. ASUS Fan Xpert - Supports up to www.asus.com for...
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... 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 0.00625V increment - 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 disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM...
... 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 0.00625V increment - 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 disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 x TPM...
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Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in the ... MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory ...
Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in the ... MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory ...
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... for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, CPU fan, and chassis fan - ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Messenger...
... for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, CPU fan, and chassis fan - ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Messenger...
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Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 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. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 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. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-
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... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5Q SE/R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 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. These are not jumpers! 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...
... air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. P5Q SE/R CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 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. These are not jumpers! 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN...
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...values can cause the system to Trusted Computing innovations. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Trusted Computing CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure settings related to malfunction. Select an item then press .... Select Screen Select Item +- Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in this menu allows you to display the configuration options...
...values can cause the system to Trusted Computing innovations. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Trusted Computing CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure settings related to malfunction. Select an item then press .... Select Screen Select Item +- Trusted Computing TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM/TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) support in this menu allows you to display the configuration options...
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... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-23 Set this item to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to determine whether to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in...
... options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-23 Set this item to decrease power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to determine whether to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Virtualization enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). This function enhance protection of your computer, reducing exposure to use the EIST feature. ...the operating system to use the EIST. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] ...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). This function enhance protection of your computer, reducing exposure to use the EIST feature. ...the operating system to use the EIST. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. CPU TM Function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] ...
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... in healthy operating condition. Now application for updates. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect...data. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so ...
... in healthy operating condition. Now application for updates. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect...data. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so ...
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PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe II You ... from the Windows® desktop. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Launching PC Probe II You ... from the Windows® desktop. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 If Autorun is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that your computer is always at a healthy operating condition. ...
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... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle... the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support
... window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle... the application using the Preference section in the main window. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. Refer to activate or deactivate. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support
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Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window. Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 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. 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.
ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 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. 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.
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... you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to save the setup. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-25 Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double...open the Calibration window Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility Click Apply at the bottom to...
... you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to save the setup. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-25 Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double...open the Calibration window Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility Click Apply at the bottom to...
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... 4 Engine icon on the Windows® notification area. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. Launching 4 Engine Launch 4 Engine by configuring settings like CPU Loadline, vCore Voltage Downgrade, and Fan Control. Installing 4 Engine... enhance system performance or save power. Then, the 4 Engine main menu appears. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Follow the screen instructions to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few...
... 4 Engine icon on the Windows® notification area. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. Launching 4 Engine Launch 4 Engine by configuring settings like CPU Loadline, vCore Voltage Downgrade, and Fan Control. Installing 4 Engine... enhance system performance or save power. Then, the 4 Engine main menu appears. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Follow the screen instructions to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few...
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Setting menu Click Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to the highest level. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Click to select a mode Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings...in Setting menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in Setting menu. • vCore Voltage Downgrade: Lowers CPU vCore voltage. • High: Downgrades voltage to the highest level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: Downgrades voltage to the minimum ...
Setting menu Click Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to the highest level. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Click to select a mode Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings...in Setting menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in Setting menu. • vCore Voltage Downgrade: Lowers CPU vCore voltage. • High: Downgrades voltage to the highest level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: Downgrades voltage to the minimum ...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.