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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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... 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 Serial ATA hard disks 5-40 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
... 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 Serial ATA hard disks 5-40 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
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P5Q SE/R specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) • When installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ...
P5Q SE/R specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for the memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List.) • When installing total memory of less than 3GB. ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fan Xpert - Profile - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ...
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...been upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the hardware configuration and the prodict model. •...! See page 5-24 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. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage for...
...been upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the hardware configuration and the prodict model. •...! See page 5-24 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. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage for...
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... system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 5-23 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...Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. feature of booting the BIOS. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Simply shut ...
... system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE/R 1- See pages 5-9 and 5-10 for details. See page 5-23 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...Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. feature of booting the BIOS. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. Simply shut ...
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Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100...; angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you...
Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE/R 2- Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100...; angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. P5Q SE/R P5Q SE/R CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you...
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...installing total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than he vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking ... Configurations • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory...
...installing total memory of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than he vendor-marked value. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking ... Configurations • You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-13 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory...
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...; XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Pressing the ..." for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click...
...; XP: 1. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Pressing the ..." for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Refer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click...
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...utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Refer to : • ... BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the...
...utility allows you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. Refer to : • ... BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in Windows® environment. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Click the...
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Select Update BIOS 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. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
Select Update BIOS 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. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop‑down you update the BIOS using this utility. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the 3.
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.... 4. 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. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. P5QSER.rom P5QSER ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- Updating the...
.... 4. 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. Always update the utility to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. P5QSER.rom P5QSER ASUS P5Q SE/R 4- Updating the...
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... Computer. b. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup e. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Windows® Vista environment a. DOS environment a. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Copy the original or the ... to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the...
... Computer. b. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup e. Windows® XP environment a. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Windows® Vista environment a. DOS environment a. b. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. e. Copy the original or the ... to the floppy disk drive. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the...
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... items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is user- You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Not ...Detected] Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. To change the value of a Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press...
... items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that is user- You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-11 configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to select a field. A configurable field is enclosed in ] [Not ...Detected] Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of the selected item. To change the value of a Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press...
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... [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; When enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-23 set ... to set this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Allows you to limit CPUID maximum ...
... [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; When enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to [Disabled] for legacy operating system such as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-23 set ... to set this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] Allows you to limit CPUID maximum ...
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... enable or disable Atheros POST Check LAN cable. 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Reset] 4.8.3 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair...
... enable or disable Atheros POST Check LAN cable. 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: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Reset] 4.8.3 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools AI NET 2 Pair...
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...Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to discard any changes and load ...After selecting this option or if you are finished making your selections, choose this menu. Exit & Save Changes Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select OK to exit. Pressing does not immediately exit this option from the legend bar to save...
...Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save the changes that you made and restore the previously saved values. Select OK to discard any changes and load ...After selecting this option or if you are finished making your selections, choose this menu. Exit & Save Changes Once you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select OK to exit. Pressing does not immediately exit this option from the legend bar to save...
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ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- The contents of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information...
ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- The contents of your computer. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information...
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Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 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). ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard.
Click to display the next page Click to return to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 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). ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard.
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...from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP... file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.4 ...
...from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Select Options from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. ASUS P5Q SE/R 5- Refer to make a copy of the applications in GIF, or BMP... file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. The boot logo is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. See section 4.1.4 ...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 7.