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... 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 3.2 BIOS setup... program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.2.9 General help 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.3.1 System Time 3-10 3.3.2 System Date 3-10 3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 3-10 3.3.4 Language 3-10 3.3.5 SATA...
... 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 3.2 BIOS setup... program 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen 3-8 3.2.2 Menu bar 3-8 3.2.3 Navigation keys 3-8 3.2.4 Menu items 3-9 3.2.5 Sub-menu items 3-9 3.2.6 Configuration fields 3-9 3.2.7 Pop-up window 3-9 3.2.8 Scroll bar 3-9 3.2.9 General help 3-9 3.3 Main menu 3-10 3.3.1 System Time 3-10 3.3.2 System Date 3-10 3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A 3-10 3.3.4 Language 3-10 3.3.5 SATA...
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...out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, one DIMM per channel. P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE...1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports PCIe 2.0 mode 3 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 and Mix Mode (Intel matrix storage tech.) Marvell 88SE6111 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up ...
...out ports at back panel) (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Noise-Filtering LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at mid-board, one DIMM per channel. P5QC specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE...1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports PCIe 2.0 mode 3 x PCIe x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1, 5, and 10 and Mix Mode (Intel matrix storage tech.) Marvell 88SE6111 controller: - 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up ...
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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 Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA...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...
...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 Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors 2 x Drive Xpert SATA...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...
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... back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ...devices. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to PCIe 1.0 devices. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5QC 1-3
... back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for details. ...devices. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to PCIe 1.0 devices. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5QC 1-3
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...* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - shared - - - - ASUS P5QC 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - PCIE1_2 - - - USB controller 3 - - PCIE1_3 PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - shared...
...* 11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 12 7 Reserved 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIE1_1 - - shared - - - - - SATA controller 2 - - - shared - - - - ASUS P5QC 2-19 IRQ assignments for PCI devices. shared - - - - shared - - - - - - USB controller 1 - - - - - - - shared USB 2.0 controller 2 - - Audio Azalia - - - - - - PCIE1_2 - - - USB controller 3 - - PCIE1_3 PCIE16_1 shared - - - - - - - shared - shared...
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...set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to SATA device. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you may connect the ... conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP or ...
...set, refer to section 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations or the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD. • You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using hot-plug and NCQ, set to SATA device. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you may connect the ... conflict with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller. • These connectors are set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are using Windows® XP or ...
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... drives only. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for EZ Backup setup. ASUS P5QC 2-29 Before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Serial...
... drives only. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for EZ Backup setup. ASUS P5QC 2-29 Before using the Drive Xpert function: All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Serial...
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...detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of Serial ATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)... to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5QC 3-11 There is installed in the system. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA...
...detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of Serial ATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)... to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5QC 3-11 There is installed in the system. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA...
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... Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Disabled] [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced... default setting [IDE]. • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in this item to configure the item. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want the Serial ...
... Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Storage Configuration SATA Configuraton Configure SATA as [Enhanced] [IDE] Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Disabled] [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced... default setting [IDE]. • If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the SATA devices installed in this item to configure the item. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] • If you want the Serial ...
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...connected to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of SATA Configuration to the system. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-13 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to wait ready longer. AHCI Port1 [Not ... [20] [25] [30] [35] AHCI Port1~6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of device connected to select the type of SATA devices. This will be effective only if the device is the section for ACHI CD/DVD devices. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect ...
...connected to [AHCI]. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY AHCI Port1 Device :Not Detected SATA Port1 SMART Monitoring [Auto] [Enabled] Select the type of SATA Configuration to the system. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-13 SATA Port1 [Auto] Allows you to wait ready longer. AHCI Port1 [Not ... [20] [25] [30] [35] AHCI Port1~6 [XXXX] Displays the status of auto-detection of device connected to select the type of SATA devices. This will be effective only if the device is the section for ACHI CD/DVD devices. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect ...
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...Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] SB Voltage [Auto] PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5QC 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. OC Charger [Auto] Ai...
...Voltage [Auto] CPU PLL Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] NB Voltage [Auto] SB Voltage [Auto] PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Load-Line Calibration [Auto] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends...Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5QC 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. OC Charger [Auto] Ai...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set... specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.19 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage ...Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.12V~2.78V 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~2.20V 3.4.18 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage.
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to set... specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval. 3.4.19 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage ...Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.12V~2.78V 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~2.20V 3.4.18 SB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage.
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... labeled SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E2 (white, port 1) and press the key. Configuration options: [Last setting] [Mode change] Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] This item appears only when you to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for EZ Backup setup. ASUS P5QC 3-37 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.8.3 Drive Xpert...
... labeled SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E2 (white, port 1) and press the key. Configuration options: [Last setting] [Mode change] Update To Super Speed [Press Enter] This item appears only when you to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for EZ Backup setup. ASUS P5QC 3-37 Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.8.3 Drive Xpert...
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...; L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Marvell 61xx SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application...
...; L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Marvell 61xx SATA Controller Driver Installs the Marvell® 61xx SATA controller driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS InstAll - Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application...
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... for the exact location of complicated configurations. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the SATA connectors. 3. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Plug one...EZ Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the Windows® ...
... for the exact location of complicated configurations. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of the SATA connectors. 3. Install two SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Plug one...EZ Backup and Super Speed. • Before using Drive Xpert in BIOS setup is configured as shown on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the Windows® ...
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... Mode: 1. ASUS P5QC 4-41 The setup is disabled. Click Ok to disable the Drive Xpert function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. After restarting your computer at once. 4. Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to restart your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the motherboard. When using...
... Mode: 1. ASUS P5QC 4-41 The setup is disabled. Click Ok to disable the Drive Xpert function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. After restarting your computer at once. 4. Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to restart your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the motherboard. When using...
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EZ Backup To start EZ Backup configuration: 1. Click Next to the SATA_ E2 (white, port 1) connector on the hard drive connected to continue. 3. Make necessary backup before proceeding. The setup is completed. All original data on the motherboard will be erased. Click Next to close the configuration window. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to continue. 5. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly. Click EZ Backup from the main screen. 2. Click Next to continue the configuration. 4.
EZ Backup To start EZ Backup configuration: 1. Click Next to the SATA_ E2 (white, port 1) connector on the hard drive connected to continue. 3. Make necessary backup before proceeding. The setup is completed. All original data on the motherboard will be erased. Click Next to close the configuration window. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Click OK to continue. 5. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly. Click EZ Backup from the main screen. 2. Click Next to continue the configuration. 4.
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Click Super Speed from the main screen. 2. Before proceeding, ensure to back up all data in the two hard disks. The setup is completed. Click Next to continue the configuration. 4. ASUS P5QC 4-47 Otherwise, the system erases all original data in both hard disks. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to close the configuration window. Click OK to continue. 5. Super Speed To start Super Speed configuration: 1. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly.
Click Super Speed from the main screen. 2. Before proceeding, ensure to back up all data in the two hard disks. The setup is completed. Click Next to continue the configuration. 4. ASUS P5QC 4-47 Otherwise, the system erases all original data in both hard disks. Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to close the configuration window. Click OK to continue. 5. Super Speed To start Super Speed configuration: 1. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly.
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...E�n�t�e�r�>��k�e�y�. Plug two identical SATA hard drives in the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and �S�A�T...;�t�o���r�s���o�n� the motherboard �a�n�d��p�r�e�s�s��th�...65533;k�e�y�. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super...
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... menu where you quick access to the optical drive. ASUS P5QC 4-49 Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled...
... menu where you quick access to the optical drive. ASUS P5QC 4-49 Place the support CD/DVD to the Internet. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer 1. controlled onboard SATA ports only. Click Next to motherboard chipset- Within a few seconds of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on your computer has enabled...