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... any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E3750 First Edition July 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
... any form or by any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS...without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). E3750 First Edition July 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO ...
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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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...-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - P5Q SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for up to 16GB system memory • Refer to www...
...-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - P5Q SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage ASUS Unique Features Other Features LGA775 socket for up to 16GB system memory • Refer to www...
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... panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in 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 vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - P5Q SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
... panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in 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 vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - P5Q SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal...
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xiii 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 ... 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.
xiii 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 ... 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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... Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor 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 creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging ... and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and...
... Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor 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 creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging ... and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and...
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... following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The...
... following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot. 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The...
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... USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5Q SE USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6....
... USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5Q SE USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up...to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 6....
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... your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5Q SE P5Q SE ATX Power Connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground ...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5Q SE...
... your system, refer to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5Q SE P5Q SE ATX Power Connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground ...ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for ATX power supply plugs. ASUS P5Q SE...
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...configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. ASUS P5Q SE 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of...the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a Pop-up window menu screen when there are items ...
...configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. ASUS P5Q SE 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of...the menu items. If an item is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a Pop-up window menu screen when there are items ...
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...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to... are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q SE 4-13 Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO ...
...] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of device connected to... are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q SE 4-13 Setting to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO ...
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ASUS P5Q SE 4-15 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version...
ASUS P5Q SE 4-15 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version...
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... FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to become unstable. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enable or set the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options...
... FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to become unstable. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to enable or set the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options...
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... detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]... motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you to enable or disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys...Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 mouse function. ASUS P5Q SE 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2...
... detects and displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]... motherboard and CPU temperatures. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you to enable or disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys...Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 mouse function. ASUS P5Q SE 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2...
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Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.
Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the support DVD. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the motherboard. Click an icon to display the specified information.