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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 2-5 2.3.2...
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 2-5 2.3.2...
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...shut down function 2-37 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 ...11 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 3-12 3.3.6 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.3.7 AHCI Configuration 3-14 3.3.8 System Information 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-16 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-16 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-17 iv
...shut down function 2-37 2.9.2 Using the dual function power switch 2-37 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility 3-5 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program 3-8 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-9 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-9 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-9 3.2.4 ...11 3.3.5 SATA 1-6 3-12 3.3.6 Storage Configuration 3-13 3.3.7 AHCI Configuration 3-14 3.3.8 System Information 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu 3-16 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-16 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-17 iv
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... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vFSB Termination: 35-step reference voltage control - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS Drive Xpert - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage control - P5Q3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA6308 controller...
... at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo™ ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vFSB Termination: 35-step reference voltage control - ASUS Q-Shield - Profile - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS Drive Xpert - vChipset (N.B.): 55-step chipset voltage control - P5Q3 specifications summary IEEE 1394 USB ASUS Unique Features ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features VIA6308 controller...
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... VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to your partners on your PC! helping save power and money....'s Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to different destinations. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal...
... VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to your partners on your PC! helping save power and money....'s Restriction on the use of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to different destinations. Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). With auto phase switching for durability, improved lifespan and enhanced thermal...
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... enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS has devoted special efforts to achieve a quiet and cool environment." To wake up to ensure longer component life and...fan speed to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS P5Q3 1-5 With power efficiency so important to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the motherboard to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower ...
... enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. creating more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS has devoted special efforts to achieve a quiet and cool environment." To wake up to ensure longer component life and...fan speed to address the thermal issues across the motherboard, and most efficient manner. ASUS P5Q3 1-5 With power efficiency so important to lower overall system temperature, resulting in the motherboard to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with lower ...
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...page 4-35 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q3 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the ...setting for each parameter. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. feature of booting the BIOS. Update your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v ...
...page 4-35 for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS P5Q3 1-7 Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the ...setting for each parameter. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. feature of booting the BIOS. Update your system with customizable boot logos. 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in 0.02v ...
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...DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q3 2-11 The system maps the total size of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows...varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a ...
...DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q3 2-11 The system maps the total size of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows...varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may operate at a ...
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... VV OCZ3T1600XM2GK V VV OCZ3P1600EB4GK VV OCZ3X16004GK VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/ 2GX(XMP) V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G VV P5Q3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 1024MB ... N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS PQI SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS SS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • The O.C. For the setting, memory may need a external cooling device, such as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
... VV OCZ3T1600XM2GK V VV OCZ3P1600EB4GK VV OCZ3X16004GK VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/ 2GX(XMP) V VV KHX13000D3LLK2/2G VV P5Q3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 1024MB ... N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS PQI SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS N/A DS N/A SS N/A SS SS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • The O.C. For the setting, memory may need a external cooling device, such as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. •...
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...cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. function. ASUS P5Q3 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! After the... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumper 1. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...
...cap on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. function. ASUS P5Q3 2-19 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. You must turn ON the computer. 4. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! After the... above do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 2.6 Jumper 1. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, ...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...;ys�t�e�m��I�n�f�o�r�m�a�t�i�o�n� Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. ASUS P5Q3 3-9
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...;ys�t�e�m��I�n�f�o�r�m�a�t�i�o�n� Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. ASUS P5Q3 3-9
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Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. When you install on the CPU and memory modules you choose this ...and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Allows you to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 ...
Scroll down to display the following items vary depending on the motherboard. Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. When you install on the CPU and memory modules you choose this ...and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. Allows you to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information : 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 2nd Information : 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 ...
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... item settings. Refer to adjust the value. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 800. ASUS P5Q3 3-17 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266... Express frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the FSB frequency.
... item settings. Refer to adjust the value. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to 800. ASUS P5Q3 3-17 FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266... Express frequency. Use the and keys to [Manual]. The values range from 100 to 180. 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to adjust the FSB frequency.
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...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q3 3-19
...] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] - [15 DRAM Clocks] 3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q3 3-19
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...[Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM performance. Set this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance...auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. 3.4.7 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. OC Charger Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [...
...[Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM performance. Set this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. The number of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance...auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. 3.4.7 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. OC Charger Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to [...
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...select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB... below for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. • The value [2.20V] ...
...select the CPU Load-Line mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB... below for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. • The value [2.20V] ...
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...easily manage, edit share and protect your data easily. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ... disc creation. Ulead® PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Express Gate Installer Execute the ASUS Express Gate Installer. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies...
...easily manage, edit share and protect your data easily. DirectX® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ... disc creation. Ulead® PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Express Gate Installer Execute the ASUS Express Gate Installer. 4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies...
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. 4.3.8 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 4-28 Chapter 4: Software support
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Configuration Turbo Mode options C P U Overclocking Frequency +1% to +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade C h i p s e t N/A Voltage Downgrade T u r n O f f Never/After 3 hard disks mins-After 5 hours CPU Loadline N/A Fan Control N/A A I N a p Never/After 3 Idle Time mins-After 5 ...
Configuration Turbo Mode options C P U Overclocking Frequency +1% to +30% vCore Voltage N/A Downgrade C h i p s e t N/A Voltage Downgrade T u r n O f f Never/After 3 hard disks mins-After 5 hours CPU Loadline N/A Fan Control N/A A I N a p Never/After 3 Idle Time mins-After 5 ...