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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 feature...
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 feature...
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..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5QC 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility... • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
..., save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in Windows® environment.) 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS P5QC 3-1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility... • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2.
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... system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P5QC 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
... system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). ASUS P5QC 4-1 Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to open, view, and print documents in your computer from viruses that...Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and...
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility. CyberLink PowerBackup Installs CyberLink PowerBackup to open, view, and print documents in your computer from viruses that...Corel MediaOne Starter Installs the Corel MediaOne Starter application to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software. ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate application. Anti-Virus Utility The anti-virus application detects and...
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... With this icon to close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click to close the Preference panel 4-12... Probe II folder. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. ...
... With this icon to close or restore the application. Using PC Probe II Main window The PC Probe II main window allows you turn it on. Because PC Probe II is always at a healthy operating condition. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Click to close the Preference panel 4-12... Probe II folder. You can launch the PC Probe II right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. ...
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...restore the system to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click... this icon to normal state. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Suite To ...
...restore the system to close or restore the application. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer: 1. Launching AI Suite You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs > ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. Click... this icon to normal state. After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar. Installing AI Suite To ...
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... message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Running...
... message will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status. Click the Drivers tab and then click ASUS EPU-6 Engine. 3. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Installing 6 Engine To install 6 Engine on the Windows® notification area. Then, the 6 Engine main menu appears. 4-24 Chapter 4: Software support Running...
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... capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Follow the installation wizard 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...174; proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default Minimize device button button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status Information button 4-30 Chapter 4: ...
... capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager A. Follow the installation wizard 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...174; proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for Windows® Vista™ Configuration option tabs Set default Minimize device button button Exit button Device advanced settings Connector settings Control settings window Analog and digital connector status Information button 4-30 Chapter 4: ...
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... tabs. In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to configure your screen. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version...
... tabs. In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to configure your screen. ASUS P5QC 4-31 Information Click the Information button ( ) to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Connector settings Click the Connector Settings button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version...
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B. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
B. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support
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...Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive ... 1. Otherwise, the HDD LED in Windows® OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into ... • For optimal performance, we recommend that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the SATA_E1 (orange, port ...
...Drive Xpert in the front panel flashes. 4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology, secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive ... 1. Otherwise, the HDD LED in Windows® OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the motherboard. Install two SATA hard disks into ... • For optimal performance, we recommend that you have installed the Marvell 61xx driver in the system. • Ensure to install two hard disks to the SATA_E1 (orange, port ...
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...driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Press during POST to avoid computer virus infection. 4-68 Chapter 4: Software support Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. When the menu appears, press to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Start Windows®. 2. For Windows... Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Save ...
...driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Press during POST to avoid computer virus infection. 4-68 Chapter 4: Software support Set the optical drive as the primary boot device. 4. When the menu appears, press to complete the process. Place the motherboard support DVD into the floppy drive then press . 9. Start Windows®. 2. For Windows... Vista user, you are using Windows Vista OS. 5. Boot your computer. 2. Save ...
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To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. ASUS P5QC 4-69 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the ...installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista...
To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. Press then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. ASUS P5QC 4-69 Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the ...installation. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you to press the key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista...
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... kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1 See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel...Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on the EIST feature. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/)...
... kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QC A-1 See Chapter 4 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel...Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on the EIST feature. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/)...