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PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Flashing Complete Press to Program: M2A-VM HDMI.bin Programming Flash Memory - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Continue Write OK F1 Reset No Update Write Fail 34 BIOS All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-... OK No Update Write Fail Warning: Don't Turn Off Power Or Reset System! 在更新 BIOS 9 Flash Complete BIOS F1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. 7 BIOS N BIOS 8 BIOS BIOS AwardBIOS Flash Utility for...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q3 specifications summary xi Chapter1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5Q3 specifications summary xi Chapter1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.2.2 Layout contents 2-3 2.2.3 Placement direction 2-4 2.2.4 Screw holes 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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...ports - Please refer to www.asus.com for "CPU support list". * Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel. * When installing total memory of less than 3GB is recomended. * Please Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support ... more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices - 1...Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU.
...ports - Please refer to www.asus.com for "CPU support list". * Refer to www.asus.com for one DIMM per channel. * When installing total memory of less than 3GB is recomended. * Please Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support ... more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices - 1...Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU.
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...to boost system performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of dualchannel DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory architecture, 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) and... of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz ...
...to boost system performance. Dual-Channel DDR3 1800(O.C.) support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of dualchannel DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory architecture, 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) and... of the latest operation system, 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology that features data transfer rates of 1800(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066/800 MHz ...
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... and recyclable products/packagings to a new six engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent ...ASUS unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - You can now talk to different destinations. With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. Green ASUS This motherboard...
... and recyclable products/packagings to a new six engine version, which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent ...ASUS unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - You can now talk to different destinations. With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. Green ASUS This motherboard...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.7 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P5Q3
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Motherboard overview 2-4 2.4 System memory 2-10 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumper 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-36 2.7 Turning off the computer 2-37 ASUS P5Q3
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...motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. 6. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with the Intel® Enhanced Memory... 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to wash it gets into A the retention tab. ASUS P5Q3 2- Apply several drops of thermal paste to...
...motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with your skin, ensure to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. The Thermal Interface Material is spread in contact with pre-applied thermal paste. 6. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with the Intel® Enhanced Memory... 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to wash it gets into A the retention tab. ASUS P5Q3 2- Apply several drops of thermal paste to...
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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... with the same CAS latency. Hence, a total installed memory of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on its SPD. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P5Q3 2-11 The system maps the total size of...
... with the same CAS latency. Hence, a total installed memory of 256 Mb chips. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on its SPD. To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. ASUS P5Q3 2-11 The system maps the total size of...
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...-channel memory configuration. • It is not guaranteed. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* AXH760UD10-16H V VV AXH860UD20-16H VV CM3X10241600C7DHXIN(XMP) VV BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) V V V F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ V VV F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI VV KHX12800D3K2/4G VV OCZ3T1600XM2GK V VV OCZ3P1600EB4GK VV OCZ3X16004GK VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/ 2GX(XMP) V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G VV P5Q3 Motherboard...
...-channel memory configuration. • It is not guaranteed. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* AXH760UD10-16H V VV AXH860UD20-16H VV CM3X10241600C7DHXIN(XMP) VV BL12864BA1608.8SFB(XMP) V V V F3-12800CL7D-2GBHZ V VV F3-12800CL7D-4GBPI VV KHX12800D3K2/4G VV OCZ3T1600XM2GK V VV OCZ3P1600EB4GK VV OCZ3X16004GK VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/ 2GX(XMP) V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G VV P5Q3 Motherboard...
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...the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. 2.6 Jumper 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You ... turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P5Q3 2-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. ...
...the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. 2.6 Jumper 1. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You ... turn ON the computer. 4. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P5Q3 2-19 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. ...
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... cover. 2. At power on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four...-on test. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on self tests or POST. While the ...
... cover. 2. At power on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause (repeated) One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four...-on test. The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 3. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. For systems with a surge protector. 5. Turn on self tests or POST. While the ...
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Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5Q3 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information... Information Version : 0204 Build Date : 08/15/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.60GHz : 3600MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The...
Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. ASUS P5Q3 3-15 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information... Information Version : 0204 Build Date : 08/15/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.60GHz : 3600MHz : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. The...
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... Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. When you to individually set overclocking parameters. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Allows you choose this option, eXtreme Memory Profile item will show up 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS ...
... Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to display the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard. When you to individually set overclocking parameters. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61... (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Allows you choose this option, eXtreme Memory Profile item will show up 3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS ...
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... [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Use the and keys to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Pull-In of phases is determined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
... [Enabled] to apply enhancement on the next page are adjusted by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Use the and keys to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Pull-In of phases is determined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
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... [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may need better cooling system to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Refer to select the...
... [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may need better cooling system to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Refer to select the...
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... advanced chipset settings. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled...] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to set the memory hole mode. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q3 3-25 Select an item...
... advanced chipset settings. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled...] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to set the memory hole mode. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q3 3-25 Select an item...
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...monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5Q3 4-13 Refer to activate or deactivate. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects ...
...monitor panel for details. Click the box before each preference to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. ASUS P5Q3 4-13 Refer to activate or deactivate. Preference You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. ...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects ...
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... the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
... the available HDD space. 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
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... the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q3 4-17 Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor... to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical...
... the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes Cancels or ignores your changes Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration ASUS P5Q3 4-17 Configuring PC Probe II Click to adjust the sensor threshold values. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to customize sensor... to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used (blue) and the available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used and available physical...