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... 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-32 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.7 Boot menu 2-35 2.7.1 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 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-41 2.8.4 AI Net 2 2-42 2.9 Exit menu 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...
... 2.6.5 APM Configuration 2-32 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.7 Boot menu 2-35 2.7.1 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 2.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile 2-41 2.8.4 AI Net 2 2-42 2.9 Exit menu 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...
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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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... 2. Make sure to the card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so... may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...
... 2. Make sure to the card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-25 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so... may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 3 for the card. 2. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard ...
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... 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 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out...USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to the next page 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 the...
... 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 Rear Speaker Out - 6-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Mic In Center/Subwoofer Rear Speaker Out...USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Refer to the next page 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 the...
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.... • 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. Following is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your...
.... • 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. Following is a configuration example for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for your...
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Troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem 1. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Move the Horizontal and Vertical sliders and then click Apply. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-33 Click Apply. 4. Or you can click Aspect Ratio Options (if available). Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Display Settings and select a Screen Resolution.
Troubleshooting on monitor overscan/underscan problem 1. From the Windows® notification area, double-click the Intel(R) Graphics Media Accelerator Driver icon and click Graphics Properties. 3. Move the Horizontal and Vertical sliders and then click Apply. ASUS P5Q-VM 1-33 Click Apply. 4. Or you can click Aspect Ratio Options (if available). Install Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Click Display Settings and select a Screen Resolution.
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...Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities ...
...Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. 2.1 Managing and updating your system. 2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ... allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your BIOS The following utilities ...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of commands. • AHCI mode is not supported in Windows® XP. Select an item then press if you want ... on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in the system. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-15 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to internally optimize the order of commands. • AHCI mode is not supported in Windows® XP. Select an item then press if you want ... on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 Storage Configuration The items in the system. ASUS P5Q-VM 2-15 Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35...
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... in this chapter 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 run the DVD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Always install ...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) ...
... in this chapter 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 run the DVD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Always install ...the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) ...
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... Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek 8111C LAN driver. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to protect your computer from the latest online virus and spyware threats. USB...
... Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to activate the devices. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Realtek RTL8111B/C LAN Driver Installs the Realtek 8111C LAN driver. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-3 Install the necessary drivers to protect your computer from the latest online virus and spyware threats. USB...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Norton Internet Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5 The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that .... Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer from the latest online virus and spyware threats. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Norton Internet Security 2008 Install the Norton Internet Security 2008 software to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS P5Q-VM 3-5 The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that .... Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer from the latest online virus and spyware threats. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to easily manage, edit share and protect your multimedia...
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...the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset- The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. 3.3 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can start the web browser,...installed on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the Internet. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-9 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. Place the support ...
...the software performance may be at the Express Gate menu where you quick access to motherboard chipset- The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. 3.3 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you can start the web browser,...installed on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to the Internet. ASUS P5Q-VM 3-9 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. Place the support ...