User Manual
Page 6
... DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.4.1 RAID...
... DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Make Disk menu 5-5 5.2.5 Manual menu 5-6 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.7 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.4.1 RAID...
User Manual
Page 14
xiv P5Q SE/R specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x ...Floppy disk drive cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x I/O shield User manual 2 in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Express Gate ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are ...
xiv P5Q SE/R specifications summary BIOS Features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable 1 x ...Floppy disk drive cable 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x I/O shield User manual 2 in 1 Q-connector Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Express Gate ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are ...
User Manual
Page 42
... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the next page for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot ...
... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the next page for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Failure to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot ...
User Manual
Page 65
...View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that... flash disk. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2....
...View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk. 4. Place the support DVD in the support DVD that... flash disk. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2....
User Manual
Page 106
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 ASUS P5Q SE/R
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.4 RAID configurations 5-39 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-48 ASUS P5Q SE/R
User Manual
Page 107
...is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows...® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
...is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you install the Windows...® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Refer to your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options...
User Manual
Page 108
... Update Program Installs the Intel chipset driver inf update program. ASUS EPU - 4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU - 4 Engine driver and utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton...
... Update Program Installs the Intel chipset driver inf update program. ASUS EPU - 4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU - 4 Engine driver and utility. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton...
User Manual
Page 110
...improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that ... capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Ulead Burn Now Installs the Ulead Burn. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file...
...improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that ... capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Ulead Burn Now Installs the Ulead Burn. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file...
User Manual
Page 111
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID driver disk. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Intel ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk.
5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID driver disk. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Intel ICH10R 32/64bit Vista RAID Driver Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHCI Driver Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk.
User Manual
Page 117
Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC 1200 also includes the ...your computer. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. If the Realtek audio...
Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC 1200 also includes the ...your computer. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. From the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. If the Realtek audio...
User Manual
Page 118
... tab. 2. Click to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic...
... tab. 2. Click to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic...
User Manual
Page 121
...to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to complete installation. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC ...current status of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . Using PC Probe ...
...to close the Preference panel ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-15 After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Click to complete installation. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC ...current status of any problem with these components. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on . Using PC Probe ...
User Manual
Page 127
... Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-4 Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q SE/R Click to launch AI Nap Click to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. To launch AI Suite from ...; desktop. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert 5-21 Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, or AI Nap icon to launch the ...
... Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-4 Engine Click to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q SE/R Click to launch AI Nap Click to close or restore the application. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. To launch AI Suite from ...; desktop. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert 5-21 Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Place the support DVD to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Using AI Suite Click the EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, or AI Nap icon to launch the ...
User Manual
Page 132
.... Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on the Windows® notification area. This utility provides three modes that satisfies... current system status. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on your computer: 1. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3.
.... Place the support DVD to complete installation. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on the Windows® notification area. This utility provides three modes that satisfies... current system status. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on your computer: 1. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3.
User Manual
Page 136
... support See chapter 2 for Express Gate appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can start the...
... support See chapter 2 for Express Gate appears. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can start the...
User Manual
Page 145
...) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to the selected hard disk drive. Intel® Matrix Storage. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-39 RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Among the advantages ... You can be calculated and written. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. With the...
...) copies and maintains an identical image of data from the support DVD to the selected hard disk drive. Intel® Matrix Storage. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-39 RAID 10 is best suited for transaction processing, relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. Among the advantages ... You can be calculated and written. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to section 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for this setup. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. With the...
User Manual
Page 154
... formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH10 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver to boot from the optical drive." 7. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.... 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy drive then press . 9. Press any key when...
... formatted floppy disk into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 5. Go to the Make Disk menu, then click Intel ICH10 32/64bit RAID/AHCI Driver to boot from the optical drive." 7. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.... 5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows® To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Insert a floppy disk/USB device into the floppy drive then press . 9. Press any key when...
User Manual
Page 155
...the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH10R. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-49 Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy... disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1....
...the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP: 1. During the OS installation, select Intel ICH10R. 3. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-49 Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. Insert the floppy... disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista™: 1....
User Manual
Page 159
...) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE/R A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for... a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4.
...) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE/R A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for... a BIOS file that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Using the Intel® EM64T feature To use the Intel® EM64T feature: 1. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. 4.