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...LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or... Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type -
...LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. OFE00 OK Write OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or... Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type -
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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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OC Charger 4-19 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister 4-19 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster 4-20 4.4.10 CPU Voltage 4-20 4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage 4-20 4.4.12 Memory Voltage 4-20 4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage 4-20 4.4.14 South Bridge Voltage 4-21 4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration 4-21 4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference 4-21 4.4.17 CPU Spread ...
OC Charger 4-19 4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister 4-19 4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster 4-20 4.4.10 CPU Voltage 4-20 4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage 4-20 4.4.12 Memory Voltage 4-20 4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage 4-20 4.4.14 South Bridge Voltage 4-21 4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration 4-21 4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference 4-21 4.4.17 CPU Spread ...
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... DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS O.C. 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 2 PATA devices ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Exclusive Feature: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) xi
... DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS O.C. 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 2 PATA devices ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Exclusive Feature: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) xi
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. See page 2‑6 for details. PCI Express 2.0 support The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.See page 2-20 for details. Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the memory accesses. See page 2‑6 for details. PCI Express 2.0 support The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.See page 2-20 for details. Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
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...due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and... vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE 1- See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R.
...due to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and... vivid image on your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS P5Q SE 1- See pages 5-8 and 5-9 for details. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R.
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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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ASUS P5Q SE 2- B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7.
ASUS P5Q SE 2- B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7.
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...P5Q SE 128 Pins P5Q SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard... comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
...P5Q SE 128 Pins P5Q SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard... comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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...to 16 GB on its SPD. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB. ASUS P5Q SE 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations • You may only recognize less than he vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on the operating ...
...to 16 GB on its SPD. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • When installing total memory of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows... • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB. ASUS P5Q SE 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations • You may only recognize less than he vendor-marked value. For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on the operating ...
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... DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of modules inserted into either the ... is DDR2-800, ensure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for details. Single-sided / DS - Elixir AENEON MDT takeMS DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV SS AET03R250C...
... DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of modules inserted into either the ... is DDR2-800, ensure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for details. Single-sided / DS - Elixir AENEON MDT takeMS DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV SS AET03R250C...
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...1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. ASUS P5Q SE 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5Q SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear...
...1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the jumper again to pins 2-3. ASUS P5Q SE 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...Recall) feature. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. P5Q SE CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5Q SE Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • If the steps above do not need to clear...
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... on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. 3.1 Starting up for... One continuous beep followed by two short beeps No memory detected then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. ASUS P5Q SE 3- Be sure that is equipped with the last...
... on the screen. If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. 3.1 Starting up for... One continuous beep followed by two short beeps No memory detected then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One continuous beep followed by four short beeps Hardware component failure 7. Monitor b. ASUS P5Q SE 3- Be sure that is equipped with the last...
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... 1.86GHz : 1866 MHz : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q SE 4-15 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.... 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. 4.3.6 System Information This...
... 1.86GHz : 1866 MHz : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q SE 4-15 Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.... 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. 4.3.6 System Information This...
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...] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P: A1 A2 A3 A4 LUL: 09 09 09 09 ********* Please key in numbers directly!********** CPU Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] North Bridge Voltage [Auto] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum...
...] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] C/P: A1 A2 A3 A4 LUL: 09 09 09 09 ********* Please key in numbers directly!********** CPU Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination voltage [Auto] Memory Voltage [Auto] North Bridge Voltage [Auto] South Bridge Voltage [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU GTL REference [Auto] CPU Spread Sepctrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Sprectrum...
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...[Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Setting this item to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] ... DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE 4-19 READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options...
...[Enabled] 4.4.6 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Setting this item to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] ... DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] ASUS P5Q SE 4-19 READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options...
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... adjust the value. The values range from 1.20V* to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory voltage. You can also use the and keys to 31. The values range from 1.80V to 3.08V with a 0.10V interval. The values range from 0....system unstable. 4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The number of phases is installed. 4.4.12 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The minimum value of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to set the North...
... adjust the value. The values range from 1.20V* to 1.50V with a 0.02V interval. 4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the Memory voltage. You can also use the and keys to 31. The values range from 1.80V to 3.08V with a 0.10V interval. The values range from 0....system unstable. 4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The number of phases is installed. 4.4.12 Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The minimum value of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to set the North...
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... to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Blue CPU Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V Memory Voltage 1.80V~1.98V North Bridge Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.90V 2.00V~2.20V 1.28V~1.40V Purple 2.02V~2....] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to become unstable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to a high level may damage the component permanently, set CPU GTL Reference.
... to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Blue CPU Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V Memory Voltage 1.80V~1.98V North Bridge Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.90V 2.00V~2.20V 1.28V~1.40V Purple 2.02V~2....] 4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to become unstable. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to a high level may damage the component permanently, set CPU GTL Reference.
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... in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to change the advanced chipset ...item then press to malfunction. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of memory. 4.5.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q SE 4-25
... in below sections may cause system to display the sub-menu. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to change the advanced chipset ...item then press to malfunction. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of memory. 4.5.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q SE 4-25
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... using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS P5Q SE 5-15 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section...
... using the Preference section in the main window. ASUS P5Q SE 5-15 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section...