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... 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For... Flash Type - 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
... 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. All Rights Reserved For C51PV-MCP51-M2A-VM HDMI-00 DATE:04/13/2006 Flash Type - All Rights Reserved For... Flash Type - 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
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5QC specifications summary xii Chapter 1: 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x P5QC specifications summary xii Chapter 1: 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 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LED 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...
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...: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Drive Xpert Silicon Image SIL5723 controller (Drive Xpert Technology): - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel®... Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 2 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800...
...: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to www.asus.com or this user manual for Drive Xpert Silicon Image SIL5723 controller (Drive Xpert Technology): - 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel®... Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 2 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800...
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... - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 1333MHz for DDR3 - vFSB Termination: 15-step Hyper Transport voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS...
... - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 1333MHz for DDR3 - vFSB Termination: 15-step Hyper Transport voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) - P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS...
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... significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of available memory size. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union...
... significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of available memory size. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union...
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...smart setup and hot-plug functions. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Messenger to keep in OS. ... leaving your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to PCIe 1.0 devices. ASUS P5QC 1-3 The dual-channel...
...smart setup and hot-plug functions. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in touch with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Messenger to keep in OS. ... leaving your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to PCIe 1.0 devices. ASUS P5QC 1-3 The dual-channel...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P5QC
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.8 Starting up for the first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-40 ASUS P5QC
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B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7.
B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7.
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...on the black slots for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5QC 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2/DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2... to install the DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs ONLY on the BLACK slots! DDR3 modules are developed for one DIMM per channel. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Ensure to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. otherwise, the system will not boot up. • ...
...on the black slots for better performance with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5QC 2-11 A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2/DDR DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2... to install the DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs ONLY on the BLACK slots! DDR3 modules are developed for one DIMM per channel. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. Ensure to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. otherwise, the system will not boot up. • ...
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... for better overclocking capability. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and...
... for better overclocking capability. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up of 128 Mb chips. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and...
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... • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/ Windows XP 32-bit version ... • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-13 For DDR3 DIMMs: • If you install less than 4 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
... • • • • • • • • • • • • • P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. This limitation applies to Windows Vista 32-bit/ Windows XP 32-bit version ... • • • • • • ASUS P5QC 2-13 For DDR3 DIMMs: • If you install less than 4 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1333MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No.
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Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 1024MB Vendor Qimonda Qimonda Chip No...
Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size 1024MB 1024MB Vendor Qimonda Qimonda Chip No...
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P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 18D 51280D-30648 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S24D30TP-6E Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports ... module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of...
P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB...-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 18D 51280D-30648 PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S24D30TP-6E Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports ... module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of...
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... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P5QC 2-21
... cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P5QC 2-21
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... cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5QC 2-39 Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights... messages appear on . At power on the devices in Chapter 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds...
... cord to enter the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5QC 2-39 Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights... messages appear on . At power on the devices in Chapter 3. Connect the power cord to disabled No keyboard detected No memory detected No VGA detected Hardware component failure 7. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds...
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... the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-.... Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0405 Build Date : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 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. 3.3.8 System...
... the auto-detected system memory. 3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-.... Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0405 Build Date : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 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. 3.3.8 System...
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... this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is [1.70000V]. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. The minimum value of high voltage settings. For DDR3, the values...
... this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is [1.70000V]. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. • The system may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. The minimum value of high voltage settings. For DDR3, the values...
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...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to malfunction... system to display the sub-menu. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG...
...BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Select an item then press to malfunction... system to display the sub-menu. Configure North Bridge features. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG...
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... Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5QC 4-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens 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...
... Preference section in the main window. Refer to activate or deactivate. When displayed, the monitor panel for details. ASUS P5QC 4-13 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens 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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.... 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used...
.... 4-16 Chapter 4: Software support Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display the information on the CPU, hard disk drive space, and memory usage. This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used...