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... 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 4-25 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 4-28 4.3.9 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-29 4.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-33 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-35 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-39 4.4 RAID configurations 4-49 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-49 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-50 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-50 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-58 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
... 4-23 4.3.6 ASUS AI Nap 4-25 4.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-26 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster 4-28 4.3.9 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-29 4.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-33 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-35 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-39 4.4 RAID configurations 4-49 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-49 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-50 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-50 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-58 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...
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P5Q3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF ... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
P5Q3 specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support CD Contents Form Factor 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF ... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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...motherboard against static electricity and shields it becomes easy to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - With AI Direct Link, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install. Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS... With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive ...
...motherboard against static electricity and shields it becomes easy to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - With AI Direct Link, it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install. Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS... With better electric conductivity, it convenient and easy to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drives or enhance hard drive ...
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...Keep the screw for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. 2-16 Chapter ... 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
...Keep the screw for later use . When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 4 for details. 2-16 Chapter ... 3. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Failure to do not need to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing ...
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...file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is copied to your BIOS The...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5Q3 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.1 Managing and updating...
...file fails or gets corrupted.) Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash disk in case you to restore the BIOS in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. This utility is copied to your BIOS The...; Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3. ASUS P5Q3 3-1 ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 3.1 Managing and updating...
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...Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of ...from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. ASUS P5Q3 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select...
...Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of ...from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set or change the configurations for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. ASUS P5Q3 3-13 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select...
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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 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-42 ASUS P5Q3
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 4-34 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-42 ASUS P5Q3
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.... 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 change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q3 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™...
.... 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 change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. ASUS P5Q3 4-1 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™...
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...; chipset Inf update program. JMicron JMB363 Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB363 Controller driver 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Installs the anti-virus utility and all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Norton Internet Security 2007 Installs the...
...; chipset Inf update program. JMicron JMB363 Controller Driver Installs the JMicron® JMB363 Controller driver 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Installs the anti-virus utility and all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Norton Internet Security 2007 Installs the...
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...® DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to back up and restore your multimedia data. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy ...® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Express Gate Installer Execute the ASUS Express Gate Installer. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is an innovative application to easily manage,...
...® DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to back up and restore your multimedia data. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy ...® Acrobat® Reader that enhances computer graphics and sound. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates. ASUS Express Gate Installer Execute the ASUS Express Gate Installer. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is an innovative application to easily manage,...
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Intel ICH10R 64 bit XP/Vista RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 64bit XP/Vista RAID driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit XP/Vista RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32bit XP/Vista RAID driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 64bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 64 bit XP AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit XP AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or JMicron® 3xx driver disk. ASUS P5Q3 4-5
Intel ICH10R 64 bit XP/Vista RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 64bit XP/Vista RAID driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit XP/Vista RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32bit XP/Vista RAID driver disk. 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 64bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 64 bit XP AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit XP AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or JMicron® 3xx driver disk. ASUS P5Q3 4-5
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...or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. The PC ...Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen ...
...or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your system and change the utility configuration. The PC ...Probe II main window appears. By default, the main window displays the Preference section. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Follow the screen ...
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...Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Double-click on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager ...digital connector status Information button Information Click the Information button ( ) to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. 4.3.4 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to show further settings...
...Manager icon on the icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Follow the installation wizard to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Double-click on the taskbar. Realtek HD Audio Manager ...digital connector status Information button Information Click the Information button ( ) to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. 4.3.4 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to show further settings...
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... in this area to mute ( ) if you get the desired levels. ASUS P5Q3 4-21 Click the next button ( ) to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop- Make adjustments to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information...
... in this area to mute ( ) if you get the desired levels. ASUS P5Q3 4-21 Click the next button ( ) to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. Click the shortcut buttons or the drop- Make adjustments to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Information...
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... Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert 4-23 Press to restore to normal Press to lunch EPU-6 Engine Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q3 Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the...
... Normal icon to restore the system to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click this icon to launch Fan Xpert 4-23 Press to restore to normal Press to lunch EPU-6 Engine Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5Q3 Press to launch AI Nap Press to close or restore the...
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... satisfies different computing needs. Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The first time you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the EPU-6 Engine icon on...efficient tool that you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. ASUS P5Q3 4-29 You can select to optimize power management. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Launching EPU-6 Engine Launch EPU-6 Engine...
... satisfies different computing needs. Installing EPU-6 Engine To install EPU-6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. The first time you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the EPU-6 Engine icon on...efficient tool that you launch EPU-6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. ASUS P5Q3 4-29 You can select to optimize power management. Place the support DVD to complete installation. Launching EPU-6 Engine Launch EPU-6 Engine...
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... configuration. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays....the same model and capacity. • We recommend that you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system. Installing Serial ATA hard disks To use two new hard disks for the...arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's transfer rate. ASUS P5Q3 4-35 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one...
... configuration. • The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays....the same model and capacity. • We recommend that you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system. Installing Serial ATA hard disks To use two new hard disks for the...arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's transfer rate. ASUS P5Q3 4-35 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your vital data even if one...
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...ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Click Next to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. Select the language for Express Gate appears. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS... Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P5Q3 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express ...
...ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. Click Next to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. Select the language for Express Gate appears. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS... Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. ASUS P5Q3 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express ...
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Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. ASUS P5Q3 4-47 Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3.
Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated configurations. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for detailed software settings. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. ASUS P5Q3 4-47 Open ASUS Utility Panel 2. Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for anyone who needs to your need. Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. 3.
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...improving data access and storage. RAID 10 is best suited for this setup. You can be calculated and written. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use of RAID 5 ...driver disk for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Refer to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. ASUS P5Q3...
...improving data access and storage. RAID 10 is best suited for this setup. You can be calculated and written. 4.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that of the same size or larger than the existing drive. Use of RAID 5 ...driver disk for this setup. RAID 5 stripes both system performance and data safety. Refer to read and write data in the other business systems. Use a minimum of the data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for details. ASUS P5Q3...