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...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. All Rights ...
...OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. All Rights ...
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... 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 definitions 5-39 5.4.2 Installing...
... 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 definitions 5-39 5.4.2 Installing...
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...; When adding or removing devices to or from the existing system before you are using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your area. Check local regulations for the devices...
...; When adding or removing devices to or from the existing system before you are using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the product (electrical and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in your area. Check local regulations for the devices...
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Typography Bold text Italics NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography Bold text Italics NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to help you complete a task. Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you MUST follow to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
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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) *...
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) *...
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... of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 You may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64...2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below.
... of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 You may require a better cooling system to 16 GB on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64...2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on the operating systems listed below.
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...Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner...Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Auto] Tools Exit Options MANUAL AUTO Select Screen Select Item +- The following two items appear only when you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item ...
...Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you set overclocking parameters. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner...Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum [Auto] Tools Exit Options MANUAL AUTO Select Screen Select Item +- The following two items appear only when you to individually set the Ai Overclock Tuner item ...
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...] [DDR21066 MHz] [DDR2-*1200 MHz*] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the... to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM timing control. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400 MHz] 4.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17...
...] [DDR21066 MHz] [DDR2-*1200 MHz*] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the... to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM timing control. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400 MHz] 4.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17...
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... setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 1.20V* to set the North Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap...
... setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. The values range from 1.20V* to set the North Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following ten (10) items on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap...
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5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the support DVD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
5.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of this information on the inside front cover of supplementary user manuals. You can also find this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the support DVD before opening a user manual file. 5.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window.
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-23 The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window.
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... scenario is not the case, click Setup to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. If you may need to your computer to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support If this is for any LAN port. Make the proper network configurations. If this is then connected to click Setup for...
... scenario is not the case, click Setup to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. If you may need to your computer to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support If this is for any LAN port. Make the proper network configurations. If this is then connected to click Setup for...