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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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...-step reference voltage control - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii Memory tuning from 667MHz to 2000MHz for DDR2 - P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS O.C. Profile - vChipset (N.B.): 40...
...-step reference voltage control - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) xiii Memory tuning from 667MHz to 2000MHz for DDR2 - P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS O.C. Profile - vChipset (N.B.): 40...
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...the north bridge chipset. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature...recording. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot... and cool environment. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS P5QC 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis ...- Doing so may affect the heat dissipation performance. Combined with the elegant appearance! ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that offers users a...
...the north bridge chipset. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature...recording. Not only the beautifully curved fins upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot... and cool environment. Built-in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS P5QC 1-5 Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis ...- Doing so may affect the heat dissipation performance. Combined with the elegant appearance! ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that offers users a...
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...ASUS P5QC 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock... logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need ...
...ASUS P5QC 1-7 Simply press the predefined hotkey to overclocking, C.P.R. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of booting the BIOS. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Update your screen. 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock... logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need ...
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.... • Due to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency...• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the operating systems listed below. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for other critical functions. The system maps the total size of ...
.... • Due to install the memory modules from the same vendor. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information To operate at the vendormarked or at a lower frequency...• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on the operating systems listed below. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a higher frequency, see section 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for other critical functions. The system maps the total size of ...
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... setup to pins 2-3. function. ASUS P5QC 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3.
... setup to pins 2-3. function. ASUS P5QC 2-21 The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU... Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. Plug the power cord and turn off is required to overclocking. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 3.
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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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...] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU ...UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5QC 3-15 OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster...
...] CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to achieve desired CPU ...UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] FSB Strap to individually set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5QC 3-15 OC Charger [Auto] Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Ai Transaction Booster...
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... type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to [Manual]. 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] [DDR3-1066MHz]... External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz The following two items appear only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by the BIOS. Refer to adjust the FSB frequency. The values ...
... type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set to [Manual]. 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] [DDR3-1066MHz]... External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz The following two items appear only when you to set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by the BIOS. Refer to adjust the FSB frequency. The values ...
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... Data Timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Enable this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
... Data Timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.8 DRAM Read Training [Auto] Enable this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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...
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... performance. ASUS P5QC 3-19 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to [Manual]. OC Charger [Auto] Enabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. ...following two sub-items appear only when you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to 2. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Pull-In of phases is determined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.4.13 CPU Voltage...
... performance. ASUS P5QC 3-19 To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the numeric keypad and press the key. Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to [Manual]. OC Charger [Auto] Enabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. ...following two sub-items appear only when you to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to 2. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Pull-In of phases is determined by typing the desired values using the keyboard and press the key. 3.4.13 CPU Voltage...
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... interval. 3.4.20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto...
... interval. 3.4.20 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to set the South Bridge voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto...
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...applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5QC 4-3 ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative ...application to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Click to display the next page Click to return to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control....
...applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS P5QC 4-3 ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative ...application to the previous page ASUS InstAll - Click to display the next page Click to return to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control....
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4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. ASUS P5QC 4-23
4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow 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 AI Suite main window. ASUS P5QC 4-23
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.../After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5QC 4-27 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...
.../After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5QC 4-27 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...