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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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...to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1800 ...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...ports - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket...
...to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1800 ...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...ports - Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-Retasking technology - P5Q3 specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio LGA775 socket...
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... gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for DDR3. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of dualchannel DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory architecture, 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus...while still providing backward compatibility 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 DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory solution. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product...
... gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for DDR3. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of dualchannel DDR3 1333/1066/800 MHz memory architecture, 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB (Front Side Bus...while still providing backward compatibility 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 DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory solution. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product...
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...26 2-1 2-27 2-28 2-35 2-33 2-28 2-30 2-32 2-30 2-25 2-31 2-33 2-32 2-29 ASUS P5Q3 2- Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin ...USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 19. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 11...Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 22. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-...
...26 2-1 2-27 2-28 2-35 2-33 2-28 2-30 2-32 2-30 2-25 2-31 2-33 2-32 2-29 ASUS P5Q3 2- Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 10. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin ...USB78, USB910, USB1112) 15. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 19. DDR3 DIMM slots 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 11...Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 18. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 22. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. Optical drive audio connector (4-...
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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. 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
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...; Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up 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...may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is dependent on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5Q3 2-11 You may require a better cooling system to install the memory module from the...
...; Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up 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...may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is dependent on the operating systems listed below. ASUS P5Q3 2-11 You may require a better cooling system to install the memory module from the...
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...-13H AEH760UD00-13H SC63I1B16 FSX1333D3G-1G FSX1333D3G-2G PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 BoxP/N: TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X20481333C9DHX) BoxP/N:TWIN3X20481333C9(CM3X10241333C9) CM3X1024... V V V M391B2873DZ1-CH9 V V V M378B5673DZ1-CH9 V V V M391B5673DZ1-CH9 V V V TS256MLK64V3U VV V TS128MLK64V3U VV V TS128MLK64V3U VV V TS256MLK64V3U VV V ASUS P5Q3 2-13 P5Q3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB(Kit of 2) AENEON Aeneon A-DATA BUFFALO BUFFALO CENTURY AEH93R13H...
...-13H AEH760UD00-13H SC63I1B16 FSX1333D3G-1G FSX1333D3G-2G PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 PC3-10600 DDR3-1333 9-9-9 BoxP/N: TW3X4G1333C9DHX (CM3X20481333C9DHX) BoxP/N:TWIN3X20481333C9(CM3X10241333C9) CM3X1024... V V V M391B2873DZ1-CH9 V V V M378B5673DZ1-CH9 V V V M391B5673DZ1-CH9 V V V TS256MLK64V3U VV V TS128MLK64V3U VV V TS128MLK64V3U VV V TS256MLK64V3U VV V ASUS P5Q3 2-13 P5Q3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 4096MB(Kit of 2) AENEON Aeneon A-DATA BUFFALO BUFFALO CENTURY AEH93R13H...
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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. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one modules inserted into eithor slot... slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • It is not guaranteed. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • The O.C. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 1024MB CORSAIR 1024MB Kingston 2048MB(Kit ...
...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. Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one modules inserted into eithor slot... slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • It is not guaranteed. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for better overclocking capability. • The O.C. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. 1024MB CORSAIR 1024MB Kingston 2048MB(Kit ...
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2.4.3 Installing a DDR3 DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR3 DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5Q3 2-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on...
2.4.3 Installing a DDR3 DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ... your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DDR3 DIMM Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR3 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5Q3 2-15 Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on...
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Use the and keys to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. Selecting a very ... Bridge [Auto] When set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-401 MHz] [DDR3-480 MHz] [DDR3-502MHz] [DDR3-533 MHz] [DDR3-602 MHz] [DDR3-640 MHz] [DDR3-667 MHz] [DDR3-800 MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. ASUS P5Q3 3-17 You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric...
Use the and keys to set the DDR3 operating frequency. Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to adjust the FSB frequency. Selecting a very ... Bridge [Auto] When set the PCI Express frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-401 MHz] [DDR3-480 MHz] [DDR3-502MHz] [DDR3-533 MHz] [DDR3-602 MHz] [DDR3-640 MHz] [DDR3-667 MHz] [DDR3-800 MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. ASUS P5Q3 3-17 You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric...