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... system 5-1 5.2 Support 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 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-20 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-24 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-25 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-29 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel®...
... system 5-1 5.2 Support 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 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-5 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-14 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 5-20 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster 5-22 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 5-23 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-24 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-25 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate 5-29 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel®...
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P5Q SE 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 ...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 subject to change without notice....
P5Q SE 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 ...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 subject to change without notice....
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...arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
...arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ...the expansion cards that the cards do so may cause you may need IRQ assignments. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2.
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... disk. 4. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you... Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q SE 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: 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. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you...
... disk. 4. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you... Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q SE 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: 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. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you...
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... the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install ...motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q SE...
... the support DVD are subject to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install ...motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q SE...
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Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility. Intel Chipset Driver Inf 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 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed...
Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility. Intel Chipset Driver Inf 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 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed...
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...easily. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you ... 8 Installs Adobe Acrobat Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems....
...easily. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for easy file-compression. WinZip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for updates. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you ... 8 Installs Adobe Acrobat Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems....
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... 5: Software support 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. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the SoundEffect...
... 5: Software support 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. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the SoundEffect...
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... Effect settings and exit. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. ASUS P5Q SE 5-11 Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect The Realtek...
... Effect settings and exit. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. ASUS P5Q SE 5-11 Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Sound Effect The Realtek...
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..., you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you to the optical drive. Because PC Probe II is...
..., you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you can start installation. 2. 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you to the optical drive. Because PC Probe II is...
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® ... to restore the system to launch EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, and AI Nap utilities easily. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen instructions to launch Fan...Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® ... to restore the system to launch EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, and AI Nap utilities easily. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen instructions to launch Fan...Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows...
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5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on the Windows® notification area. You can select to enhance system performance or save power. Follow the screen instructions to ... main menu appears. Installing 4 Engine To install 4 Engine on your computer. 2. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. ASUS P5Q SE 5-25 Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. The first time you launch 4 Engine, the following message will have...
5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on the Windows® notification area. You can select to enhance system performance or save power. Follow the screen instructions to ... main menu appears. Installing 4 Engine To install 4 Engine on your computer. 2. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you to run Calibration first. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. ASUS P5Q SE 5-25 Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. The first time you launch 4 Engine, the following message will have...
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...SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Select the language for Express Gate appears. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives,... SATA HDDs. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. ASUS P5Q SE 5-29 The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on...
...SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Select the language for Express Gate appears. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives,... SATA HDDs. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. ASUS P5Q SE 5-29 The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on...
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... Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE A- Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details.... • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers...
... Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE A- Install an Intel® CPU that supports EIST. See Chapter 4 for details.... • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for expansion cards or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers...