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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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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. Keep the screw for later ...use . Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the...
... card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the next page. 3. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information When using PCI cards on the next page for the expansion card. Keep the screw for later ...use . Refer to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the...
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... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS P5Q SE 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable...
... a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. ASUS P5Q SE 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using a bootable...
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....EXE to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q SE 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP.../64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers...
....EXE to avail all motherboard features. Click an icon to display support DVD/motherboard information Click an item to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. ASUS P5Q SE 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP.../64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista operating systems (OS). The contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers...
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... activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. 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 Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS InstAll - 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
... activate the devices. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek audio driver. 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 Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008. ASUS InstAll - 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device...
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... Adobe Acrobat Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected ...problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to back up...
... Adobe Acrobat Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Atheros Ethernet Utility Install the Atheros Ethernet utility. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. 5- Chapter 5: Software support DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected ...problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in your computer. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to back up...
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..., S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...
..., S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support DVD that came with the motherboard package. 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on...
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Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. ASUS P5Q SE 5-11 Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the...
Information Click the information button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Click to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. ASUS P5Q SE 5-11 Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the...
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...screen instructions to the optical drive. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® ...II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components...
...screen instructions to the optical drive. To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows® desktop. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Launching PC Probe II You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® ...II v1.xx.xx. With this icon to start monitoring your computer the moment you of your system and change the utility configuration. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's vital components...
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... After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to the optical drive. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows®... and AI Nap utilities easily. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-4 Engine Click to launch AI Booster 5-20 Click to ...
... After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to the optical drive. 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to normal state. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows®... and AI Nap utilities easily. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click to restore to normal Click to launch EPU-4 Engine Click to launch AI Booster 5-20 Click to ...
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...The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on the Windows® notification area. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q SE 5-25... The first time you to enhance system performance or save power. You can select to run Calibration first. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer: 1. Selecting Auto mode ...
...The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on the Windows® notification area. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. ASUS P5Q SE 5-25... The first time you to enhance system performance or save power. You can select to run Calibration first. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer: 1. Selecting Auto mode ...
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All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software ... feature. 2. Place the support CD/DVD to motherboard chipset- The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. controlled onboard SATA ports only. ASUS P5Q SE 5-29 Select the language for Express Gate appears. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives...
All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software ... feature. 2. Place the support CD/DVD to motherboard chipset- The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. controlled onboard SATA ports only. ASUS P5Q SE 5-29 Select the language for Express Gate appears. 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives...
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...BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using ...8226; Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-...
...BIOS file. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5Q SE A- A.2.1 System requirements Before using ...8226; Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-...