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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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... outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ...
... outlet you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure ...
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... It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: ...
... It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU... for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...ASUS P5Q SE 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q SE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard...items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
...ASUS P5Q SE 1- Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5Q SE motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard...items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another ...
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... for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. See page 2‑6 for details. FSB 1600 support... ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...
... for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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. See page 2‑6 for details. FSB 1600 support... ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/...
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... Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! To wake the system and return to USB drives only. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See pages 5-29 to 5-37 for details. •... at minimum power and noise when you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage for details. ASUS P5Q SE 1- You can continue running at anytime! the world's first power saving engine,...
... Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! To wake the system and return to USB drives only. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. See pages 5-29 to 5-37 for details. •... at minimum power and noise when you view your house. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can utilize the most appropriate power usage for details. ASUS P5Q SE 1- You can continue running at anytime! the world's first power saving engine,...
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... 2 is caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-33 for details. Update your favorite settings. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store...
... 2 is caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 2-33 for details. Update your favorite settings. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store...
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...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5Q SE 1- See pages 4-16 to 4-22 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory ...
...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS P5Q SE 1- See pages 4-16 to 4-22 for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256...system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5Q SE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5Q SE
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P5Q SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before ...proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
P5Q SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before ...proceed Take note of the onboard LED. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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... the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5Q SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... the chassis in the correct orientation. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5Q SE 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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P5Q SE DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 USB56 ATX12V 19.3cm (7.6in) EPU LGA775 SPDIF_O1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel P45 EATXPWR... TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5Q SE 2-
P5Q SE DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 USB56 ATX12V 19.3cm (7.6in) EPU LGA775 SPDIF_O1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel P45 EATXPWR... TPM USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5Q SE 2-
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... is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad ...174; dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent.
... is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad ...174; dual-core / Celeron® processors. • Ensure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not bent.
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... cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE 2- P5Q SE P5Q SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU...
... cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE 2- P5Q SE P5Q SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU...
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7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5Q SE 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5Q SE 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
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If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and...a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. The illustration above is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑...
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and...a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2. The illustration above is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑...