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...panel connectors 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-24 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 ...
...panel connectors 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-24 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS... EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 ...
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... I /O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports...
... I /O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 1MHz increment - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports...
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... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See pages 4-5 and 4-37...
... Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See pages 4-5 and 4-37...
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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,... CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS AAFP PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear...
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,... CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS AAFP PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear...
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LAN (RJ-45) port 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Line In port (light blue) 6. Line Out port (lime) 7. 2.2.4 Slots 1. 2. 3 4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 12. Clear ...
LAN (RJ-45) port 3. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 9. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Center/Subwoofer port (orange) 5. Line In port (light blue) 6. Line Out port (lime) 7. 2.2.4 Slots 1. 2. 3 4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 12. Clear ...
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.../2 mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 mouse port (green). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. 8. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 98 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the...
.../2 mouse. 2. Line In port (light blue). PS/2 mouse port (green). Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This port connects a microphone. 8. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 98 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line Out port (lime). In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the...
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... USB_P10 USB_P10 + GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12 USB_P12 + GND NC P5Q SE/R USB1112 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5Q SE/R USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front...
... USB_P10 USB_P10 + GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12 USB_P12 + GND NC P5Q SE/R USB1112 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5Q SE/R USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such ...USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front...
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...definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5Q SE/R MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5Q SE/R Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. CHASSIS P5Q SE/R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5Q SE/R Intrusion Connector 11. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with...
...definition Legacy AC'97 compliant definition GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5Q SE/R MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5Q SE/R Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97... the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect an AC'97 front panel audio module to [HD Audio]. CHASSIS P5Q SE/R +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5Q SE/R Intrusion Connector 11. By default, the pin labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with...
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... IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5Q SE/R System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is... is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5Q SE/R Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 13. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin ...
... IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5Q SE/R System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is... is in sleep or soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Speaker Ground Ground +5V PLEDPLED+ P5Q SE/R Ground Reset Ground PWR IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ 13. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin ...
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33 Refer to the labels on the motherboard. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect...
ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33 Refer to the labels on the motherboard. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, ensuring the orientation matches the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detailed pin definitions, then match them to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to the ASUS Q-Connector. Connect...
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... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the system front panel case lights up. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) ..., the system LED lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ASUS P5Q SE/R 3- System power 6. At power on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power ...
... power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that is equipped with the last device on the system front panel case lights up. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) ..., the system LED lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. ASUS P5Q SE/R 3- System power 6. At power on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Connect the power ...
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...Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front...
...Disable High Definition Audio Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to enable or disable the onboard PCIE GbE LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] ...Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front...
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...in the Windows® taskbar. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. PC ...Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The PC Probe II main window appears. You can launch the PC Probe II...
...in the Windows® taskbar. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on the main window right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you of your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. PC ...Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. The PC Probe II main window appears. You can launch the PC Probe II...
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... 5: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the... the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
... 5: Software support Preferences You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the... the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show. When displayed, the monitor panel for details.
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...). You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-17 If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select...
...). You can adjust the sensor threshold value in a small monitoring panel. When you want to decrease value ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-17 If you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computer's desktop. Hardware monitor panels The hardware monitor panels display the current value of the Scheme options, then select...
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...) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. This browser displays various Windows® management information. You can enlarge or...
...) browser. DMI browser Click to the illustrations below. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. This browser displays various Windows® management information. You can enlarge or...
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... the CPU has an enabled Hyper ‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-19 Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The pie chart at the bottom of the window...usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, ...
... the CPU has an enabled Hyper ‑Threading, two separate line graphs display the operation of the tab lists all logical drives. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-19 Click a hard disk drive to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. The pie chart at the bottom of the window...usage The CPU tab displays real-time CPU usage in line graph representation. The left panel of the two logical processors. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the right panel. PCI browser Click to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, ...
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... how your computer connects to either port, and Express Gate will open a particular configuration tool. Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to the original default configuration. LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on an icon to... finish clearing the settings. The first-time Wizard will run again when you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will automatically use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). ASUS P5Q SE...
... how your computer connects to either port, and Express Gate will open a particular configuration tool. Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to the original default configuration. LAN1 and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on an icon to... finish clearing the settings. The first-time Wizard will run again when you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will automatically use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). ASUS P5Q SE...
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... all over the world. Start the Skype software, which lets you specify network settings and other people on Skype for the softwares. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to change volume. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support... Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool. click to USB drives only. click to close. Shows mute status; Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you conveniently access the files on its icon and then select Close to force it to configure network. Shows network status; ...
... all over the world. Start the Skype software, which lets you specify network settings and other people on Skype for the softwares. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to change volume. 5-34 Chapter 5: Software support... Starts the Photo Manager album / organizer tool. click to USB drives only. click to close. Shows mute status; Opens Configuration Panel, which lets you conveniently access the files on its icon and then select Close to force it to configure network. Shows network status; ...
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...the keyboard. Click to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Open Configuration Panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-35 Click to choose input ...language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Open the Configuration Panel. Click to show "About Express Gate ".
...the keyboard. Click to show the "ASUS Utility" panel. This window is also shown when you press Ctrl-Alt-Del on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Open Configuration Panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-35 Click to choose input ...language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Open the Configuration Panel. Click to show "About Express Gate ".