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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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xiv 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 ... 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 are subject to change without notice.
xiv 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 ... 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 are subject to change without notice.
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...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. making sure that data is ideal for anyone who needs... the trouble of data via the network cable - saving up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the ...
...of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is looked after every moment, every day. making sure that data is ideal for anyone who needs... the trouble of data via the network cable - saving up your motherboard against static electricity and shields it convenient and easy to secure data on their hard drive transfer rates - ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the ...
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... install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on the next page for the...details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an�e���x��p��a�n�s�i�o�n�c��a�...
... install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Install the software drivers for later use . Turn on the next page for the...details. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an�e���x��p��a�n�s�i�o�n�c��a�...
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...Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5QC 3-1 This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable ...case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a ...
...Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. ASUS P5QC 3-1 This utility is available in Windows® environment.) 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable ...case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Place the support DVD in the future. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a ...
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... transfer. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
... transfer. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.3.6 Storage Configuration The items in the system. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to [RAID]. 3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup
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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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... Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in...
... Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QC 4-1 Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Use the setup procedures presented in...
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... Intel® chipset Inf update program. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - Marvell 61xx SATA Controller...
... Intel® chipset Inf update program. 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. 4-2 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS InstAll - Marvell 61xx SATA Controller...
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... Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share...Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
... Utility The anti-virus application detects and protects your multimedia data. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to easily manage, edit share...Winzip 11 Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an...
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Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. ASUS P5QC 4-5 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk.
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...view the current status of any problem with these components. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can start installation. 2. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's...Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...
...view the current status of any problem with these components. Because PC Probe II is not enabled in the Windows® taskbar. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer the moment you can start installation. 2. Click this utility, you are assured that monitors the computer's...Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to the optical drive. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and...
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...AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this ..., or Fan Xpert icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Press to restore to normal state Press to launch EPU-6 Engine Press to launch AI Booster 4-18...
...AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to complete installation. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite. 3. The AI Suite main window appears. Click this ..., or Fan Xpert icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Press to restore to normal state Press to launch EPU-6 Engine Press to launch AI Booster 4-18...
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... The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to current system status. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you... to optimize power management. 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 icon on ...
... The first time you launch 6 Engine, the following message will have the system shift modes automatically according to complete installation. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Follow the screen instructions to current system status. Selecting Auto mode will appear, asking you... to optimize power management. 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 icon on ...
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... 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. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow...
... 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. Realtek HD Audio Manager for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience. Follow...
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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. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show... options shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your audio settings. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Information Click the Information button ( ) to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding configuration options tabs. Connector settings 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. Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show... options shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your audio settings. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Information Click the Information button ( ) to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding configuration options tabs. Connector settings Click...
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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 B. 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.
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 B. 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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... configurations. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the right hand side appears. Launching Drive Xpert in Windows® operating... Drive Xpert configuration 1. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support
... configurations. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function. 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on the right hand side appears. Launching Drive Xpert in Windows® operating... Drive Xpert configuration 1. The main screen as EZ Backup or Super Speed. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support
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...motherboard chipset- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS... Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers... Express Gate softwares. ASUS P5QC 4-49 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment...
...motherboard chipset- Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Express Gate Installer. 3. The InstallShield Wizard for installation and click OK. 4. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS... Express Gate supports HDDs connected to continue. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. To install Express Gate on your computer has enabled Autorun feature. 2. The Drivers... Express Gate softwares. ASUS P5QC 4-49 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment...