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... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 Audio configurations...
... DVD information 4-1 4.2.1 Running the support DVD 4-1 4.2.2 Drivers menu 4-2 4.2.3 Utilities menu 4-3 4.2.4 Make disk menu 4-5 4.2.5 Manual menu 4-6 4.2.6 ASUS Contact information 4-6 4.2.7 Other information 4-7 4.3 Software information 4-9 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 2 4-9 4.3.2 AI NET2 4-11 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 4-12 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite 4-18 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap 4-20 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert 4-21 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster 4-23 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-28 4.3.10 Audio configurations...
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Contents 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-49 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-59 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-60 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-68 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-68 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T...
Contents 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-49 4.4 RAID configurations 4-59 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-59 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-60 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-60 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-68 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-68 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T...
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P5QC specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x ...BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications...
P5QC specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x ...BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications...
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... other background noises then eliminates it against static electricity and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to secure data on... the trouble of complicated configurations. making sure that data is ideal for anyone who needs to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day.
... other background noises then eliminates it against static electricity and shields it in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to secure data on... the trouble of complicated configurations. making sure that data is ideal for anyone who needs to the motherboard. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day.
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.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Make sure to the card. Install the software...
.... Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. Make sure to the card. Install the software...
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... Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through ... to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS P5QC 3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS...
... Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. 3.1 Managing and updating your system. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through ... to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the future. ASUS P5QC 3-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS...
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The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Select an item then press if you to ...
The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. Select an item then press if you to ...
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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 4-59 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 ASUS P5QC
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 4-59 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-68 ASUS P5QC
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... are subject to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. •...
... are subject to your computer. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to run the DVD. Refer to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. •...
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... 4: Software support Marvell 61xx SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel...
... 4: Software support Marvell 61xx SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel...
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Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia... to back up and restore your multimedia data. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that enhances computer graphics...
Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia... to back up and restore your multimedia data. Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that enhances computer graphics...
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4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5 Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk.
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...handle. With this icon to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Place the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by ...the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of your system and change the utility configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of any problem with these components. PC Probe ...
...handle. With this icon to the optical drive. Follow the screen instructions to close the Preference panel 4-12 Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. Place the support DVD to close or restore the Preference section by ...the computer's vital components, and detects and alerts you of your system and change the utility configuration. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. Double-click the setup.exe file to view the current status of any problem with these components. PC Probe ...
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... the support DVD to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, ... Press to launch AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to the optical drive. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen instructions...can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click...
... the support DVD to launch Fan Xpert Chapter 4: Software support The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click the Utilities tab, ... Press to launch AI Booster 4-18 Press to launch AI Nap Press to the optical drive. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. The AI Suite main window appears. Follow the screen instructions...can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop. Click...
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... tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to optimize power management. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine...
... tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to optimize power management. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Click Run Calibration and wait for a few seconds. 4.3.8 ASUS EPU-6 Engine ASUS EPU-6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that you can also customize each mode by double-clicking the 6 Engine...
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... the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
... the taskbar, double-click on the taskbar. 4.3.10 Audio configurations The Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD/DVD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability.
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.... In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Information Click...
.... In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Information Click...
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B. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
B. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
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...as EZ Backup or Super Speed. Installing Serial ATA hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the power connector of each drive, and plug the other end of the... hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's transfer rate. Launching Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function.
...as EZ Backup or Super Speed. Installing Serial ATA hard disks For using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the power connector of each drive, and plug the other end of the... hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive's transfer rate. Launching Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function.
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The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. All onboard extended ...and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Click Next to the optical drive. ASUS P5QC 4-49 Select the language for Express Gate appears. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance...
The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs. Place the support CD/DVD to continue. All onboard extended ...and external SATA ports are NOT supported. Click Next to the optical drive. ASUS P5QC 4-49 Select the language for Express Gate appears. Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance...