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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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...disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of...existing system before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, ...
...disconnect all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of...existing system before using , contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are connected. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that came with the product, ...
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... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix 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...
... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS...This guide contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ix 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...
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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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE motherboard! Thank you start installing...
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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE motherboard! Thank you start installing...
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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 Intel® Core™2 processor. 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-.../800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the memory accesses. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the environment. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of ...
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. 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-.../800 MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 is one of the memory accesses. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the environment. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of ...
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...check on the hardware configuration and the product model. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! ASUS P5Q SE 1- ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded... to USB drives only. helping save power and money. The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! It's a unique motherboard...
...check on the hardware configuration and the product model. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! ASUS P5Q SE 1- ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded... to USB drives only. helping save power and money. The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! It's a unique motherboard...
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... the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to the motherboard. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to different ambient temperature, which is a user...for details. See page 4-8 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in...
... the OS. This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to the motherboard. Profile that allows users to share and distribute their favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to different ambient temperature, which is a user...for details. See page 4-8 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is caused by different climate conditions in...
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See page 5-22 for details. See pages 4-16 to 4-22 for details. ASUS P5Q SE 1- eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for a more colorful and ...-color boot logo for each parameter. Precision Tweaker This feature 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 in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of booting the BIOS. When the...
See page 5-22 for details. See pages 4-16 to 4-22 for details. ASUS P5Q SE 1- eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for a more colorful and ...-color boot logo for each parameter. Precision Tweaker This feature 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 in case the system hangs due to overclocking. feature of booting the BIOS. When the...
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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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... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5Q SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
... antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. P5Q SE SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5Q SE Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5Q SE 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED.
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...the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the ...image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5Q SE...
...the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Ensure to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the ...image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5Q SE...
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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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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 / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron...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. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the...
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 / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron...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. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are unplugged before installing the...
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Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention ... and the load lever is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 135º angle. P5Q SE P5Q SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is on the motherboard.
Press the load lever with your left (B) until it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5Q SE 2- Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Retention ... and the load lever is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 135º angle. P5Q SE P5Q SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is on the motherboard.
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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- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 7.
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- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 7.
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A B A A B 1 B A 1 The type of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that that you have properly applied .... Ensure that Thermal Interface Material is for reference only. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.
A B A A B 1 B A 1 The type of the installed CPU, making sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that that you have properly applied .... Ensure that Thermal Interface Material is for reference only. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.