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...2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 3.3 ASUS Express Gate 3-9 Contents 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-25 2.5.2 Chipset 2-27 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-29 ...Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.7.3 Security 2-37 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-40...
...2-43 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support DVD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support DVD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 3.2.6 Other information 3-7 3.3 ASUS Express Gate 3-9 Contents 2.5.1 CPU Configuration 2-25 2.5.2 Chipset 2-27 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-28 2.5.4 USB Configuration 2-29 ...Boot Device Priority 2-35 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-36 2.7.3 Security 2-37 2.8 Tools menu 2-39 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-39 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-40...
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... 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, C��h�a��s�s�is� Intrusion, PXE Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI...
... 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector System panel connector 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3, ASUS EZ Flash 2 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, C��h�a��s�s�is� Intrusion, PXE Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI...
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... removing expansion cards. Refer to use . 4. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already...shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25 Secure the card to the card. Keep the screw for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ...
... removing expansion cards. Refer to use . 4. Make sure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign an IRQ to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already...shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25 Secure the card to the card. Keep the screw for later use . 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an ...
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...adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows® Display Settings menu. • Due to the Intel® driver issue, some resolution options that features different display on monitor overscan/underscan problem ASUS P5Q-VM 1-31 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-... support. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • Due to...
...adjust the monitor resolution from the Windows® Display Settings menu. • Due to the Intel® driver issue, some resolution options that features different display on monitor overscan/underscan problem ASUS P5Q-VM 1-31 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-... support. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This port is for the function of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content. • This motherboard comes with DVI-I. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an HDCP compliant monitor. • Due to...
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Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v8.0 1730.05 • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an ... 4. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. CPU: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
Using the CPU/Memory of the CPU/Memory, DVD player, and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. CyberLink PowerDVD Ultra v8.0 1730.05 • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, make sure to use an ... 4. • Playback of HD DVD and Blu-Ray Discs The speed and bandwidth of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will affect the playback quality. CPU: Intel® Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz DIMM: DDR2-800 1GB Playback software - These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are...
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Click Apply. 4. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Or you can click Aspect Ratio Options (if available). Click Display Settings and select a Screen Resolution. Move the Horizontal and Vertical sliders and then click Apply. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-33 Troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem 1.
Click Apply. 4. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Or you can click Aspect Ratio Options (if available). Click Display Settings and select a Screen Resolution. Move the Horizontal and Vertical sliders and then click Apply. Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-33 Troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem 1.
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... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to : •...
... connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. This utility is available in the support DVD that allows you to : •...
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..., Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in Windows® XP....drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write...
..., Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in Windows® XP....drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write...
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... to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any...
... to maximize the features of the support DVD are subject to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to change at any...
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... 2008 software to activate the devices. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-3 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver and utility. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek 8111C LAN driver. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus...
... 2008 software to activate the devices. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-3 Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine driver and utility. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek 8111C LAN driver. Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® graphics accelerator driver. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus...
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...® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5 Norton Internet Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to protect your multimedia data. This utility requires an Internet connection...easily manage, edit share and protect your computer from the latest online virus and spyware threats. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression...
...® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to open, view, and print documents in Windows® environment. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5 Norton Internet Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to protect your multimedia data. This utility requires an Internet connection...easily manage, edit share and protect your computer from the latest online virus and spyware threats. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression...
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...Gate on your computer, you quick access to motherboard chipset- The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. 3.3 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that ... ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support DVD to continue. Click Next to the optical drive. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the Internet. ASUS P5Q-VM ...
...Gate on your computer, you quick access to motherboard chipset- The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. 3.3 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that ... ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Place the support DVD to continue. Click Next to the optical drive. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the Internet. ASUS P5Q-VM ...