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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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Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and ... set to the correct voltage in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are...
Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and ... set to the correct voltage in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Check local regulations for the devices are...
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... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
... are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware... information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your...
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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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... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5QC 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
... 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5QC 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the...
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... memory accesses. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 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 line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to meet the...
... memory accesses. The dual-channel DDR3 architecture doubles the bandwidth of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union's Restriction on the environment. 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 line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to meet the...
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... with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. Messenger to keep in OS. ASUS P5QC 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 1066/800/667 MHz to instant fun! PCIe 2.0 This...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to meet the higher bandwidth...
... with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. Messenger to keep in OS. ASUS P5QC 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 1066/800/667 MHz to instant fun! PCIe 2.0 This...latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to meet the higher bandwidth...
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...dialogue or solo performances with the elegant appearance! ASUS P5QC 1-5 Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. Doing so may affect the heat dissipation performance. Fanless Design - Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent Wing Heat-sink will give users an ...environment. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot airflows generated by yourself. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at minimum power and noise when...
...dialogue or solo performances with the elegant appearance! ASUS P5QC 1-5 Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. Doing so may affect the heat dissipation performance. Fanless Design - Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent Wing Heat-sink will give users an ...environment. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot airflows generated by yourself. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can continue running at minimum power and noise when...
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... 70% of complicated configurations. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the hassles of the total time taken. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS... setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user ...
... 70% of complicated configurations. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the hassles of the total time taken. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up to the motherboard. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS... setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user ...
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ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re...preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5QC 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. Precision Tweaker 2 ...
ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. The BIOS settings can be stored in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to overclocking. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re...preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS P5QC 1-7 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS MyLogo 2™ This feature allows you to share and distribute their favorite settings. Precision Tweaker 2 ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS P5QC 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in... sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or ...
... or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. This is a reminder that the ATX power supply is detached from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ASUS P5QC 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in... sleep mode, or in soft‑off or the power cord is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or ...
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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. 2-2 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. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws!
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can damage the motherboard. 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 nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws!
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ASUS P5QC 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (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 / C�... cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on...
ASUS P5QC 2-5 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (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 / C�... cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you use FSB 800MHz CPU or above. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on...
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... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift...
... 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift...
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Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 7.
Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 7.