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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 2-5 ...
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 2-5 ...
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... - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Memory tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 6.25mV increment - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink - ASUS O.C. vFSB Termination: 15-step Hyper Transport voltage control...
... - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS MyLogo 2 - Memory tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 6.25mV increment - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink - ASUS O.C. vFSB Termination: 15-step Hyper Transport voltage control...
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... cool environment. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with the elegant appearance! ASUS P5QC 1-5 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent Wing Heat-sink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience...motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot airflows generated by yourself. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fanless Design - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking...
... cool environment. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with the elegant appearance! ASUS P5QC 1-5 Combined with usability and aesthetics, the ASUS Patent Wing Heat-sink will give users an extremely silent and cooling experience...motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot airflows generated by yourself. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Fanless Design - ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking...
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...more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default...system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS O.C. ASUS P5QC 1-7 Profile that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS ...
...more colorful and vivid image on your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default...system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS O.C. ASUS P5QC 1-7 Profile that allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS ...
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... DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information For DDR3, only install the memory modules in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total...motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the black slots for better overclocking...
... DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information For DDR3, only install the memory modules in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total...motherboard can only support up of the lower-sized channel for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE). • If you obtain memory modules from the black slots for better overclocking...
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... C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...the cap back to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5QC 2-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
... C.P.R. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the ...the cap back to the chipset behavior, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5QC 2-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove...
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... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
... of the screen has the following main items: Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the overclocking settings For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing the system boot configuration For configuring options for...
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... depending on the CPU and BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing ... one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5QC 3-15 The default values...
... depending on the CPU and BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing ... one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Auto Allows you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5QC 3-15 The default values...
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...Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. If this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The values range from 200 to 800. Selecting a very high DRAM ... desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2/DDR3 operating frequency. The configuration options vary depending on the motherboard. (For DDR3 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-533MHz] [DDR3-639MHz] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-709MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-852MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] ...
...Congifuration options: [Auto] [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. If this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. The values range from 200 to 800. Selecting a very high DRAM ... desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2/DDR3 operating frequency. The configuration options vary depending on the motherboard. (For DDR3 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-533MHz] [DDR3-639MHz] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-709MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-852MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] ...
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... this function to optimize the DRAM Read Data Timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Enable this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.7 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM...
... this function to optimize the DRAM Read Data Timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Enable this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.7 DRAM Dynamic Write Control [Auto] Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM...
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...Enabled] 3.4.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to accelerate DRAM performance. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to set the system performance. ASUS P5QC 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger].... 3.4.9 DRAM Write Training [Auto] Enable this function to adjust the value. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the and keys to optimize the DRAM Write Data Timing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...
...Enabled] 3.4.11 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to accelerate DRAM performance. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to set the system performance. ASUS P5QC 3-19 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger].... 3.4.9 DRAM Write Training [Auto] Enable this function to adjust the value. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the and keys to optimize the DRAM Write Data Timing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following...
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... [Auto] Allows you to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE... Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to set the...
... [Auto] Allows you to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE... Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to set the...
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... previous page ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the next page Click to return to do overclocking, fan...
... previous page ASUS InstAll - 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. Click to display the next page Click to return to do overclocking, fan...
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4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5QC 4-23 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. ASUS P5QC 4-23 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. The options on the AI Suite main window.
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... after a certain time during system idle process. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After... Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5QC 4-27
... after a certain time during system idle process. Configuration Turbo Mode options CPU Frequency vCore Voltage Downgrade Chipset Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours N/A Fan Control N/A AI Nap Idle Time Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours High Performance Mode N/A N/A N/A Never/After 3 mins-After... Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5QC 4-27