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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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... Support 4-29 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 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.
... Support 4-29 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-30 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.7 Boot menu 4-33 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 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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P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back panel...1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I /O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel...
P5Q SE/R specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O - vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back panel...1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xiii ASUS Noise Filtering 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back I /O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel...
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... system performance.See page 2-20 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. See page 2‑6 for details. It supports Intel ...the LGA775 package and Intel's 45nm multi-core processors. 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...
... system performance.See page 2-20 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. See page 2‑6 for details. It supports Intel ...the LGA775 package and Intel's 45nm multi-core processors. 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...
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... preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-37 for details. 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. See page 4-8 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in different...
... preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-37 for details. 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. See page 4-8 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction The BIOS settings can be stored in different...
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...to 4-21 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. See pages 4-16 to ..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory...
...to 4-21 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. See pages 4-16 to ..., and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory...
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... GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ...® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When ...
... GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the lower-sized channel for better overclocking capability. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. ...® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • When ...
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... erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on...
... erase the RTC RAM: 1. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on...
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...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 CPU overclocking options to change the settings for system performance. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to...Information: 13-5-1-5-5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Traning [Auto] MEM. The value of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Loads the optimal settings for the correct ...
...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 CPU overclocking options to change the settings for system performance. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to...Information: 13-5-1-5-5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Traning [Auto] MEM. The value of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. Loads the optimal settings for the correct ...
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... to set the DRAM performance. Setting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 MEM. Set this item to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ... help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19 Configuration ...
... to set the DRAM performance. Setting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 MEM. Set this item to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ... help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19 Configuration ...
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...Voltage 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to ...the system to improve CPU VDroop directly. Proceed with a 0.20V interval. 4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you ...
...Voltage 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 Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667V] [0.65V] [0.63V] [0.615V] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to ...the system to improve CPU VDroop directly. Proceed with a 0.20V interval. 4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you ...
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... Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to easily manage...
... Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to easily manage...
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.