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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q SE 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 Installing the...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q SE 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 Installing the...
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... 4.6.3 ACPI APIC 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 4.7.3 Security 4-35 Contents 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.
... 4.6.3 ACPI APIC 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 4.7.3 Security 4-35 Contents 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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...; ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back panel) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 5-...
...; ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - PCI Express frequency tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back panel) 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 ...connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) (continued on the next page) xii P5Q SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 5-...
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... one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the Intel® Core™2 processor. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology ...® P45 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800...
... one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the Intel® Core™2 processor. With the new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology ...® P45 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800...
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... to different ambient temperature, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving... corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan...
... to different ambient temperature, which is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your favorite settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving... corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan...
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...ASUS P5Q SE 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking...into a 256-color boot logo 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 ...
...ASUS P5Q SE 1- Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking...into a 256-color boot logo 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 ...
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...install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The ...174; Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency 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. The system maps the ...
...install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5Q SE 2-13 Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The ...174; Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency 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. The system maps the ...
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... cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumpers 1. P5Q SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the... as system passwords. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS P5Q SE 2-21
... cap will cause system boot failure! Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumpers 1. P5Q SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear the RTC when the... as system passwords. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS P5Q SE 2-21
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...Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Traning [Auto] MEM. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to adjust the FSB frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency ...Field Tab Select Field F1 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 this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to the table below for the system. Refer to...
...Static Read Control [Auto] DRAM Read Traning [Auto] MEM. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to adjust the FSB frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency ...Field Tab Select Field F1 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 this item is auto-detected by the clock generator to the table below for the system. Refer to...
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... options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training ...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE 4-19 Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [...
... options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training ...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE 4-19 Setting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [...
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... options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for...
... options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.4.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for...
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...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your data easily. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to back up and restore your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Visit ...so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your multimedia data. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression.
...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your data easily. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to back up and restore your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). Visit ...so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your multimedia data. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support
The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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 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 use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support