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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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...NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 0.00625V increment - P5Q SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 ...Front 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 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front...
...NET 2 Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Coaxial S/PDIF out port at 0.00625V increment - P5Q SE specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features LAN Audio USB Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I /O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 ...Front 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 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front...
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... and Intel's 45nm multi-core processors. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This...
... and Intel's 45nm multi-core processors. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. FSB 1600 support ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This...
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...system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel... See page 2-33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Update your favorite settings. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or...
...system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Simply press the predefined hotkey to the motherboard. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel... See page 2-33 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction Update your favorite settings. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in the CMOS or...
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... (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See page 5-22 for each parameter. ASUS P5Q SE 1- eliminates the need to overclocking. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 5-8 and... 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 settings...
... (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance. See page 5-22 for each parameter. ASUS P5Q SE 1- eliminates the need to overclocking. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. See pages 5-8 and... 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 settings...
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... A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q SE 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations • You may only recognize less than 3GB. You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a ...at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up to install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then...
... A and Channel B. ASUS P5Q SE 2-13 Recommended Memory Configurations • You may only recognize less than 3GB. You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a ...at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than 3GB is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can support up to install the memory modules from the higher-sized channel is then...
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Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. 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 system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5Q SE 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! function. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in ... help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking. 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 system hangs due to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5Q SE 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...
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...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 system bus and PCI bus. 4.4 ...[Optimized] Tools Exit Options MANUAL Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd ...
...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 system bus and PCI bus. 4.4 ...[Optimized] Tools Exit Options MANUAL Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd ...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [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 REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item...
Configuration options: [Auto] [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 REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item...
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...to the table below for details. • The system may cause the system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to work stably under...improve CPU VDroop directly. • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Set a very high voltage may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Configuration ...
...to the table below for details. • The system may cause the system to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q SE 4-21 Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to work stably under...improve CPU VDroop directly. • Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Set a very high voltage may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Configuration ...
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.... CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to open, view and print documents in your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your data easily. DirectX® improves the ... playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Atheros Ethernet...
.... CyberLink PowerBackup Installs the CyberLink PowerBackup to open, view and print documents in your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to easily manage, edit share and protect your data easily. DirectX® improves the ... playing games in Portable Document Format (PDF). Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Atheros Ethernet...
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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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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
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 overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows 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