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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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... frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Supports Jack-Detection,... mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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...
... frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at 1MHz increment - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Supports Jack-Detection,... mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x RJ-45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - 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...
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... re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- feature of booting the BIOS. See pages 4-16 to convert your favorite... photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the ...
... re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- feature of booting the BIOS. See pages 4-16 to convert your favorite... photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the ...
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... manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to... • It is dependent on the operating systems listed below. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB.
... manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to... • It is dependent on the operating systems listed below. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB.
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... pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. The onboard button...
... pins 1-2. 3. For system failure due to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 2-3. The onboard button...
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... Setting this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration ... [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM performance. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] ...
... Setting this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration ... [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM performance. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] ...
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...and North Bridge Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21 Proceed with a 0.20V interval. 4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set ... [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set...
...and North Bridge Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21 Proceed with a 0.20V interval. 4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set ... [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set...
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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. The options on the AI Suite main window.