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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5Q SE2 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5Q SE2 specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 ...
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Memory tuning from 667MHz to 160MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Other features ASUS MyLogo 2 Rear panel ports Internal connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel ... from 100MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
Memory tuning from 667MHz to 160MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Other features ASUS MyLogo 2 Rear panel ports Internal connectors 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel ... from 100MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: -
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...while you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store... logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q SE2 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you can be stored in a few clicks without terminating the tasks. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is temporarily away. The BIOS settings...
...while you to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store... logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite settings. ASUS P5Q SE2 1- ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you can be stored in a few clicks without terminating the tasks. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is temporarily away. The BIOS settings...
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...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. P5Q SE2 SB_PWR P5Q SE2 Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure, C.P.R. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • ... memory, FSB, and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in any motherboard component.
...the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for details. P5Q SE2 SB_PWR P5Q SE2 Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to overclocking failure, C.P.R. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • ... memory, FSB, and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in any motherboard component.
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... manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will ...be downgraded to run at DDR2-667. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (1), install two identical DIMMs in all four slots; If this happens, contact your memory vendor...
... manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will ...be downgraded to run at DDR2-667. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (1), install two identical DIMMs in all four slots; If this happens, contact your memory vendor...
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... This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Otherwise, conflicts will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need IRQ assignments. You can clear the CMOS ... to re-enter data. Refer to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to the table on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before you to pins 2-3. function. ASUS P5Q SE2 1-17
... This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that the cards do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Otherwise, conflicts will cause system boot failure! • If the steps above do not need IRQ assignments. You can clear the CMOS ... to re-enter data. Refer to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. For system failure due to the table on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before you to pins 2-3. function. ASUS P5Q SE2 1-17
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...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - The values range from 100 to [Manual]. The values range from 200 to the table... 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the FSB frequency. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13 Select either one of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information...
...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - The values range from 100 to [Manual]. The values range from 200 to the table... 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the FSB frequency. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13 Select either one of CPU overclocking options to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information...
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... level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong... enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to [Manual]. Pull-In of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15
... level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong... enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to [Manual]. Pull-In of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15