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... Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - 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 1394 USB LGA775...1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 2 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on the black slots for one at back ...
... Southbridge: - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - 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 1394 USB LGA775...1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz 2 x DIMM, max. 8GB, DDR3 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on the black slots for one at back ...
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P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 1333MHz for DDR3 - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - vCPU PLL: 64-step reference voltage control - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU...
P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS O.C. Memory tuning from 200MHz up to 1333MHz for DDR3 - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - vCPU PLL: 64-step reference voltage control - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU...
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...; Core™ 2 series processor is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR3 1066 / 800 or DDR2 800 / 667 architecture, 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB (Front Side Bus...requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory size. Users... FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating...
...; Core™ 2 series processor is the latest chipset designed to support dualchannel DDR3 1066 / 800 or DDR2 800 / 667 architecture, 1333 / 1066 / 800 FSB (Front Side Bus...requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. DDR3 memory support The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that significantly optimizes the use of available memory size. Users... FSB. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the LGA775 package. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating...
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...2-11 2-32 2-27 2-28 2-21 2-29 2-33 2-37 2-1 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-26 2-36 2-34 2-36 ASUS P5QC 2-3 LGA775 CPU Socket 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. Front... (4-pin CD) 21. SATA_E2 [white, port 1]) 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 17. DDR2/DDR3 DIMM slots 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Chassis intrusion connector... (7-pin SATA1-6) 10. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4.
...2-11 2-32 2-27 2-28 2-21 2-29 2-33 2-37 2-1 2-30 2-31 2-33 2-26 2-36 2-34 2-36 ASUS P5QC 2-3 LGA775 CPU Socket 5. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 18. Front... (4-pin CD) 21. SATA_E2 [white, port 1]) 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 17. DDR2/DDR3 DIMM slots 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) 8. Chassis intrusion connector... (7-pin SATA1-6) 10. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4.
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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/DDR DIMM socket, while a DDR3/DDR2 module has a 240-pin footprint compared to install the DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs ONLY on the BLACK slots! otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on...
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/DDR DIMM socket, while a DDR3/DDR2 module has a 240-pin footprint compared to install the DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs ONLY on the BLACK slots! otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on...
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... Channel B. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs or 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended to work stably under full... from the black slots for overclocking may require a better cooling system to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability.
... Channel B. 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs or 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non‑ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended to work stably under full... from the black slots for overclocking may require a better cooling system to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips. Under the default state, some memory modules for better overclocking capability.
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...a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets on this motherboard are orange-colored and do not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unlock 2... the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QC...
...a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM sockets on this motherboard are orange-colored and do not support DDR or DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR or DDR2 DIMMs to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so may cause severe damage to unlock 2... the DIMM. 1 Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QC...
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... automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. The configuration options vary depending on the DIMMs you set the DDR2/DDR3 operating frequency. The values range from 200 to the system bus and PCI bus. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting... only when you install on the motherboard. (For DDR3 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-533MHz] [DDR3-639MHz] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-709MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-852MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] (For DDR2 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-889MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options...
... automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. The configuration options vary depending on the DIMMs you set the DDR2/DDR3 operating frequency. The values range from 200 to the system bus and PCI bus. 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting... only when you install on the motherboard. (For DDR3 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR3-533MHz] [DDR3-639MHz] [DDR3-667MHz] [DDR3-709MHz] [DDR3-800MHz] [DDR3-852MHz] [DDR3-887MHz] [DDR3-1066MHz] (For DDR2 DIMMs) Configuration options: [Auto] [DDR2-667MHz] [DDR2-800MHz] [DDR2-889MHz] [DDR2-1066MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options...
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... overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. • The system may need better cooling system to set the DRAM voltage. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. For DDR2, the values range from 1.20V* to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. The values range from 1.50V to 1.90V with caution. • Some values of the CPU... the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. For DDR3, the values range from 1.50V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
... overvoltage setting on page 2-23 for details. • The system may need better cooling system to set the DRAM voltage. Proceed with a 0.02V interval. For DDR2, the values range from 1.20V* to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval. The values range from 1.50V to 1.90V with caution. • Some values of the CPU... the risk levels of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V]. For DDR3, the values range from 1.50V to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, ...] Set to [Disabled] to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage (DDR3) 1.50V~1.68V DRAM Voltage (DDR2) 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.90V 1.70V~1.90V 2.00V~2.20V 1.28V~1.40V Purple 2.02V~2.20V N/A 1.92V~2.10V 2.22V...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, ...] Set to [Disabled] to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. Blue CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V DRAM Voltage (DDR3) 1.50V~1.68V DRAM Voltage (DDR2) 1.80V~1.98V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.90V 1.70V~1.90V 2.00V~2.20V 1.28V~1.40V Purple 2.02V~2.20V N/A 1.92V~2.10V 2.22V...