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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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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ... dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are not damaged. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you ... dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper...
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... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. ix Refer to change system settings through...
... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the standard package. ix Refer to change system settings through...
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...of less than 3GB. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports at max. P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe...www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned...
...of less than 3GB. Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - Coaxial/Optical S/PDIF out ports at max. P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 2 x PCIe...www.asus.com for Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for 2 devices 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; ASUS P5Q3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items...
... list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for 2 devices 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, system panel; ASUS P5Q3 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items...
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... Chapter 1: Product Introduction Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is excellent for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB.... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing ...
... Chapter 1: Product Introduction Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is excellent for twice the current speed and bandwidth. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB.... 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the new 45nm manufacturing ...
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... resolutions to keep in OS. See page 2-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It...Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5Q3 1-3 ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, ...
... resolutions to keep in OS. See page 2-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It...Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ASUS P5Q3 1-3 ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, ...
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... of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details. 100% Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors This motherboard uses all Japan-made conductive polymer... in line with the European Union's Restriction on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to your PC! This is in real-time....
... of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU - With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal capacity. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details. 100% Japan-made conductive polymer capacitors This motherboard uses all Japan-made conductive polymer... in line with the European Union's Restriction on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to your PC! This is in real-time....
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... overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS P5Q3 1-5 To wake up to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more energy efficiency. High quality power components...power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running ...
... overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life. ASUS P5Q3 1-5 To wake up to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more energy efficiency. High quality power components...power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running ...
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... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the hassles of the total time taken. making sure that data is ideal for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction saving up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it becomes easy to...
... or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Shield Easy and Comfortable Installations The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the hassles of the total time taken. making sure that data is ideal for details. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction saving up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it becomes easy to...
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Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo personalizes and adds style to your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user ... predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking. ASUS P5Q3 1-7 eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the...
Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS MyLogo personalizes and adds style to your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user ... predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to overclocking. ASUS P5Q3 1-7 eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. The BIOS settings can be stored in case the...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. Chapter 2: 2 Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the 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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...8226; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. ASUS P5Q3 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the...due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...
...8226; Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. ASUS P5Q3 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the...due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...
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2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place six (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Doing so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. DO NOT overtighten the screws! 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place six (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
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... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P5Q3 2- Locate the CPU socket on...
... (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Quad/ Core™2 Duo/Pentium® dual-core/Celeron® dualcore /Celeron® Processors • Make sure that all power cables are not bent. ASUS P5Q3 2- Locate the CPU socket on...