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... AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in..., may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
... AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ii ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in..., may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS ...
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... from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to...
... from the existing system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adpater or extension cord. If possible, disconnect all the manuals that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are also provided. About this guide is broken, do not try to...
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... Example: ++ Means that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Command Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of... item or value enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Used to the following symbols used in brackets. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used...
... Example: ++ Means that you complete a task. Typography Bold text Italics ++ Command Indicates a menu or an item to the ASUS contact information. 2. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of... item or value enclosed in this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Used to the following symbols used in brackets. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Conventions used...
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P5Q SE2 specifications summary CPU LGA775 Socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) ** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - ASUS Noise Filter USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Hence, a total...
P5Q SE2 specifications summary CPU LGA775 Socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) ** When you are using a Windows 32-bit operating system. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - ASUS Noise Filter USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - ASUS O.C. ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - Hence, a total...
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... port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield User Manual * The floppy disk drive (FDD) cable is purchased separately. vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment...
... port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I /O shield User Manual * The floppy disk drive (FDD) cable is purchased separately. vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5Q SE2 specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Intelligent overclocking tools: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to 600MHz at 1MHz increment...
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... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q SE2 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentation User Manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. •...
... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q SE2 motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentation User Manual • If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. •...
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... Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to operate with the same CAS latency. To operate at... DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black slots). • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Populated - - - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at DDR2-667 by default setting. or -
... Single-Channel Dual-channel (1) Dual-channel (2) DIMM_A1 Populated Populated Populated Sockets DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 - Under the default state, some memory modules for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to operate with the same CAS latency. To operate at... DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black slots). • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Populated - - - 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may operate at DDR2-667 by default setting. or -
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... selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Auto - You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13 FSB Frequency [xxx] Displays the ... A4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 ********Please Key in numbers directly!******** CPU Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Refer to 160. The follow items appear only when ...
... selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Auto - You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13 FSB Frequency [xxx] Displays the ... A4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 ********Please Key in numbers directly!******** CPU Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Options Manual Auto Select Screen Select Item +- Scroll down to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Refer to 160. The follow items appear only when ...
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...] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to READ Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] READ to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the DRAM timing configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you set the [DRAM Timing Control] item to READ Delay (S) [Auto...
...] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to READ Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] READ to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the DRAM timing configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you set the [DRAM Timing Control] item to READ Delay (S) [Auto...
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...[Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to a higher level for better compatibility or ...Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item to [Manual]. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15 Set this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ...
...[Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to a higher level for better compatibility or ...Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item to [Manual]. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15 Set this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ...
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... set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the NB voltage manually or Auto. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 225ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 375ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 525ps]... the SB voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] Refer to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage manually or Auto. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. The value ranges from ...
... set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Use the and keys to adjust the value. CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the NB voltage manually or Auto. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 75ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 225ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 375ps] [Delay 450ps] [Delay 525ps]... the SB voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] Refer to 1.70V with a 0.00625V interval. Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the memory voltage manually or Auto. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to 1.50V with a 0.10V interval. The value ranges from ...