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...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 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu ...screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-40 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-48 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-48 vi Contents 4.7.3 Security 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 Express Gate 4-38 4.8.3 AI NET 2 4-38...
... 5.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 5-40 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-48 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows 5-48 vi Contents 4.7.3 Security 4-35 4.8 Tools menu 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-37 4.8.2 Express Gate 4-38 4.8.3 AI NET 2 4-38...
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ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB ...ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap ASUS Exclusive Feature: - Profile - Supports up to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) • When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q SE...
ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C. Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB ...ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) xii ASUS AI Nap ASUS Exclusive Feature: - Profile - Supports up to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) • When installing total memory of less than 3GB. P5Q SE...
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...to 5-38 for details. • The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype... provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 5-24 for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, CPU fan, and chassis fan - ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to the OS environment, simply...
...to 5-38 for details. • The actual boot time depends on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at minimum power and noise when you view your house. The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype... provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See page 5-24 for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, CPU fan, and chassis fan - ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to the OS environment, simply...
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 4-16 to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- See page 5-23 for each parameter. feature of booting the BIOS. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and ... due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 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 overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings...
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 4-16 to achieve maximum system performance. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- See page 5-23 for each parameter. feature of booting the BIOS. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and ... due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 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 overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings...
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Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the 4A load plate window to the left . 2. PnP cap Load plate 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º ...facing towards you are installing a CPU. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is on the motherboard.
Locate the CPU socket on your left (B) until it to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the 4A load plate window to the left . 2. PnP cap Load plate 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º ...facing towards you are installing a CPU. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is on the motherboard.
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... memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up of the...Any excess memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may operate at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install...
... memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to 16 GB on its SPD. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up of the...Any excess memory from the yellow slots for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install a maximum of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may operate at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • Always install...
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... should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" for less than four seconds lets ...While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after...
... should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" for less than four seconds lets ...While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The power supply should turn off after...
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... USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the future. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your... tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using...
... USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the future. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. 4.1 Managing and updating your... tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. Refer to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using...
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The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the 3. Select Update BIOS from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Quit all Windows® applications before you to avoid network traffic, or menu, then click Next.
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...click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen... ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5QSER.rom P5QSER ASUS P5Q SE/R...
...click Next. 3. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen... ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5QSER.rom P5QSER ASUS P5Q SE/R...
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... a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Select Create an MS-DOS ...startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Click Start. 2. Windows® XP environment a. c. c. d. e. d. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density...
... a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Select Create an MS-DOS ...startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Click Start. 2. Windows® XP environment a. c. c. d. e. d. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Insert a formatted, high density...
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You cannot select an item that is user- ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right ... Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Scroll bar Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the...
You cannot select an item that is user- ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right ... Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Press the Scroll bar Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of a Pop-up window with the configuration options for that the iteam has a sub-menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the...
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..., the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to...Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set this item to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE...
..., the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Allows you to...Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set this item to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE...
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... LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you reset user date. When set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] 4.8.3 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Atheros Check LAN cable during POST...
... LAN cable [Disabled] Allows you reset user date. When set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [No] [Reset] 4.8.3 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Atheros Check LAN cable during POST...
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...you want to save the changes that you made to load the default values for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. If you attempt to exit the Setup program...American Megatrends, Inc. Press to save the changes while exiting. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make...
...you want to save the changes that you made to load the default values for each of the options from this option, a confirmation window appears. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus. If you attempt to exit the Setup program...American Megatrends, Inc. Press to save the changes while exiting. F10 key can be used for a confirmation before exiting. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make...
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... the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. The contents of your computer. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an..., software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).
... the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. The contents of your computer. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Click an..., software applications, and utilities that you can install to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS).
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to the previous page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to the previous page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-
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...is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your boot...the new BIOS file, then click Next. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. Select ...
...is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- View the online help or readme file that came with the software application for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use as your boot...the new BIOS file, then click Next. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you through the installation. Select ...
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Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9.
Adjust the boot image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to your desired size by clicking on the right window pane, select an image to load the new boot logo. 10. 7. When the logo images appear on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to enlarge by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9.