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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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...P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 667MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Other features ASUS.... vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. Drivers AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor...
...P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 667MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 200MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Other features ASUS.... vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection: - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. Drivers AI Suite ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form factor...
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...details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. You can update your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you are sleeping. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See...Profile that allows users to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS P5Q SE2 1- ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Simply click keyboard ...
...details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. You can update your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you are sleeping. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See...Profile that allows users to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. ASUS P5Q SE2 1- ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Simply click keyboard ...
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... the hassle of the onboard LED. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in soft-off mode. P5Q SE2 SB_PWR P5Q SE2 Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually...
... the hassle of the onboard LED. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to overclock the CPU speed in soft-off mode. P5Q SE2 SB_PWR P5Q SE2 Onboard LED ON OFF Standy Power Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually...
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... 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may operate at a higher frequency, see section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (1), install two identical DIMMs in all four slots; If this happens, contact your memory vendor ...dependent on a Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 Edition. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination ...
... 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may operate at a higher frequency, see section 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration (1), install two identical DIMMs in all four slots; If this happens, contact your memory vendor ...dependent on a Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 Edition. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may only recognize less than the vendor-marked value. 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination ...
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...card that the cards do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P5Q SE2 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to ... that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page for about 5-10 seconds, then...
...card that the cards do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P5Q SE2 1-17 Hold down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to ... that complies with the PCI Express specifications. 1.9 Jumpers 1. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. When using PCI cards on the next page for about 5-10 seconds, then...
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...table below for the system. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to 600. allows you set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to manually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for ...[Auto] MEM. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB...
...table below for the system. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to 600. allows you set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to manually set overclocking parameters. loads the optimal settings for ...[Auto] MEM. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13 Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB...
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... [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to accelerate DRAM performance. Set this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item...this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM ...
... [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to accelerate DRAM performance. Set this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item...this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to 4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15 Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you set the DRAM ...