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... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 vi Contents 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support...
... system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 vi Contents 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support...
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... 4-28 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-34 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-45 4.4 RAID configurations 4-55 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-55 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-56 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-56 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-64 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-64 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-64 Appendix: CPU...
... 4-28 4.3.10 Audio configurations 4-30 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-34 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-45 4.4 RAID configurations 4-55 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-55 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-56 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-56 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-64 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-64 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-64 Appendix: CPU...
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P5Q specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x TPM ... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 3.0 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12" x 8.8" (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
P5Q specifications summary Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD contents Form Factor 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x TPM ... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 3.0 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion, PXE Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12" x 8.8" (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiv
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...and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! ASUS P5Q 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can easily arrange ...signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day...ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - Fanless Design-Unique stylish heatsink The wing-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that data is ideal for motherboard...
...and cooling experience with the elegant appearance! ASUS P5Q 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can easily arrange ...signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day...ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - Fanless Design-Unique stylish heatsink The wing-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that data is ideal for motherboard...
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... removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5Q 2-17 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a ... the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you ... card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software...
... removed earlier. 6. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5Q 2-17 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a ... the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you ... card. Turn on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Install the software...
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...) 4. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click...
...) 4. This utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5Q 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click...
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...] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton [Enhanced] Configure SATA as...
...] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton [Enhanced] Configure SATA as...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-55 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-64 ASUS P5Q
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information 4-1 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.4 RAID configurations 4-55 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-64 ASUS P5Q
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...vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate ... stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support DVD are subject...
...vary. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. ASUS P5Q 4-1 Click an icon to display support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to locate ... stability. 4.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of the support DVD are subject...
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...® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Install the necessary...
...® chipset Inf update program. ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® audio driver and application. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Install the necessary...
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...functions. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is the easiest and fastest way for updates. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...features of you computer so you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now ...
...functions. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is the easiest and fastest way for updates. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader...features of you computer so you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. Ulead Burn.Now Installs the Ulead Burn.Now ...
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Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. ASUS P5Q 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx...
Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that destroys data. ASUS P5Q 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx...
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... vital components, and detects and alerts you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,... and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the ...
... vital components, and detects and alerts you to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature,... and system voltages, among others. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen instructions to the ...
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... Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. The AI Suite main window appears. Place the support DVD to launch EPU... 4: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1.
... Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to the optical drive. The AI Suite main window appears. Place the support DVD to launch EPU... 4: Software support Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1.
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... four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support You can select to run Calibration... allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to enhance system performance or save power. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Selecting Auto mode will appear,...
... four modes that satisfies different computing needs. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support You can select to run Calibration... allows the system to detect CPU properties to current system status. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you to enhance system performance or save power. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Selecting Auto mode will appear,...
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... 4: Software support 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable...
... 4: Software support 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable...
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...From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to set your ...Audio CODEC allows you to configure your desired settings. 3. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS P5Q 4-31 Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Click to minimize the window.
...From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Sound Effect tab. 2. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to set your ...Audio CODEC allows you to configure your desired settings. 3. Information Click the information button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS P5Q 4-31 Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. Click to minimize the window.
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... Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard...the same model and capacity. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Connect a SATA power cable to page 2-28 for the exact location of complicated configurations. There are two modes for Drive...disks for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the Windows® notification area. The main screen as EZ Backup...
... Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard...the same model and capacity. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard. Connect a SATA power cable to page 2-28 for the exact location of complicated configurations. There are two modes for Drive...disks for Drive Xpert configuration: 1. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the Windows® notification area. The main screen as EZ Backup...
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...motherboard chipset- All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Select the language for installation and click OK. 4. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. 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 4-45 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ...
...motherboard chipset- All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. Select the language for installation and click OK. 4. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. 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 4-45 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an ...
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Open the ASUS Utility panel. Refer to your need. ASUS P5Q 4-53 Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings.
Open the ASUS Utility panel. Refer to your need. ASUS P5Q 4-53 Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings.