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... this guide...ix P5QD Turbo specifications summary xi 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 special features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
... this guide...ix P5QD Turbo specifications summary xi 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 special features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS exclusive overclocking features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 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 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan...
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... first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 ...3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.5 FSB Strap to North ...
... first time 2-39 2.9 Turning off the computer 2-39 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1 Knowing BIOS 3-1 3.2 Updating BIOS 3-1 3.2.1 ASUS Update utility 3-2 3.2.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 3-4 3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 3-5 3.3 BIOS setup program 3-6 3.3.1 BIOS menu screen 3-6 3.3.2 Menu bar 3-6 3.3.3 Navigation keys 3-7 ...3.4.3 AHCI Configuration 3-11 3.4.4 System Information 3-11 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu 3-12 3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto 3-12 3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto 3-13 3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX 3-13 3.5.5 FSB Strap to North ...
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... 3.5.21 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-17 3.5.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 3-17 3.5.23 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto 3-17 3.5.24 CPU Clock Skew [Auto 3-17 3.5.25 NB Clock Skew [Auto 3-17 3.5.26 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized 3-17 3.6 Advanced menu 3-18 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.6.2 Chipset 3-20 3.6.3 Onboard Devices ...Hardware Monitor 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-27 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-27 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-28 3.8.3 Security 3-29 3.9 Tools menu 3-31 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-31 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting 3-32 3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled 3-33...
... 3.5.21 Load-Line Calibration [Auto 3-17 3.5.22 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto 3-17 3.5.23 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto 3-17 3.5.24 CPU Clock Skew [Auto 3-17 3.5.25 NB Clock Skew [Auto 3-17 3.5.26 CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized 3-17 3.6 Advanced menu 3-18 3.6.1 CPU Configuration 3-18 3.6.2 Chipset 3-20 3.6.3 Onboard Devices ...Hardware Monitor 3-26 3.8 Boot menu 3-27 3.8.1 Boot Device Priority 3-27 3.8.2 Boot Settings Configuration 3-28 3.8.3 Security 3-29 3.9 Tools menu 3-31 3.9.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 3-31 3.9.2 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting 3-32 3.9.3 Express Gate [Enabled 3-33...
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...OS. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5QD Turbo specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core...RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support JMicron® JMB361 SATA and PATA controller: - 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 for up to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are set as data drives. Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller ...
...OS. 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 3 x PCI Express x1 slots 2 x PCI slots Intel® ICH10R Southbridge: - 5 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - P5QD Turbo specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio IEEE 1394 USB LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core...RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support JMicron® JMB361 SATA and PATA controller: - 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 for up to www.asus.com or user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When you are set as data drives. Atheros® L1E Gigabit LAN controller ...
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... tuning from 100 MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - P5QD Turbo specifications summary ASUS special features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage...
... tuning from 100 MHz to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment - ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) - P5QD Turbo specifications summary ASUS special features Other features ASUS exclusive overclocking features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) xii ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS Fanless Design: Stylish heatsink solution - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage...
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xiii x 9.2 in . P5QD Turbo specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors (red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (orange and white) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...
xiii x 9.2 in . P5QD Turbo specifications summary Internal I/O connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors (red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (orange and white) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector ... 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE Support DVD contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ...
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...the memory accesses. High quality power components such as low RDS (on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS 8-Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-Phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made... conductive polymer capacitors all add up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. It...
...the memory accesses. High quality power components such as low RDS (on the environment. 1.3.2 ASUS special features ASUS 8-Phase Power Design With power efficiency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS 8-Phase VRM design leads the industry with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality Japanese-made... conductive polymer capacitors all add up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. It...
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... solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! ASUS P5QD Turbo 1-3 The Paten Pending 2-color design within the beautifully curved fins ...ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you with easy ways to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in OS. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user interface, you to adjust both the CPU...
... solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! ASUS P5QD Turbo 1-3 The Paten Pending 2-color design within the beautifully curved fins ...ASUS Quiet Thermal solutions make the system more , the user-friendly picture manager lets you with easy ways to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in OS. With Drive Xpert's user-friendly graphical user interface, you to adjust both the CPU...
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... wrong cable connections. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 1-4 ... the ultimate overclocking configuration. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS...
... wrong cable connections. and its user-friendly interface makes overclock with the ASUS TurboV. Moreover, the ASUS OC profiles in different scenarios. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to their default settings. 1-4 ... the ultimate overclocking configuration. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. This unique module eliminates the trouble of real-time OC-now a reality with just a few clicks away. Turbo Key ASUS Turbo Key allows you to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS...
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... 2 ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-3 DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 18. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. CPU...
... 2 ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-3 DDR2 DIMM slots 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 19. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 18. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 20. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 15. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 4. CPU...
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...® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on your retailer immediately...
...® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are not bent. Chapter 2 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-5 ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is on your retailer immediately...
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...forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to remove (4B). ...To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left...
...forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. DO NOT force the CPU into the CPU notch. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. The CPU fits in the direction of the socket, and then fit the socket alignment key into the socket to remove (4B). ...To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load lever in only one correct orientation. Chapter 2 2. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to prevent bending the connectors on the bottom‑left...
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... or touches your finger directly. 7. DO NOT eat it is toxic and inedible. Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that it . Some heatsinks come with your skin, wash it gets into the retention tab. A B ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-7
... or touches your finger directly. 7. DO NOT eat it is toxic and inedible. Chapter 2 6. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that it . Some heatsinks come with your skin, wash it gets into the retention tab. A B ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-7
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...closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink... and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi...
...closest to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the CPU fan connector. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Chapter 2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink... and fan assembly to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi...
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... fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on...
... fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard. 2. 3. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-9 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on...
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The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required ... onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-21
The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system failure due to pins 2-3. function. Chapter 2 To erase the RTC RAM 1. Plug the power cord and turn off is required ... onboard battery and move the cap back to re-enter data. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-21
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...to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 2.10V • Before ...you change the jumper setting for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so may need a...
...to 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in 3.5 Ai Tweaker menu first to enable or disable the advanced CPU overvoltage setting in BIOS. Chapter 2 Pins 2-3 (Default) Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) OV_CPU up to 1.70V up to 2.10V • Before ...you change the jumper setting for more information about the CPU overvoltage setting. • DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to work stably under high voltage settings. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so may need a...
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... ATX power supply that you to additional USB ports. • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using a USB device. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-23 3. The USBPW7-10/USBPW1112 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. otherwise, the system will not power up...
... ATX power supply that you to additional USB ports. • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using a USB device. ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-23 3. The USBPW7-10/USBPW1112 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. otherwise, the system will not power up...
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... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 8. Chapter 2 ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...
... to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! Only the CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN 1 and CHA_FAN 2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature. 8. Chapter 2 ASUS P5QD Turbo 2-33 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin CHA_FAN2; 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support...
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... to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. This item appears in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P5QD Turbo 3-9 PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. Disables this mode, and if the device was not previously ...formatted with much less CPU overhead. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode,...
... to Mode 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4. This item appears in the system. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3 ASUS P5QD Turbo 3-9 PIO Mode [Auto] [Auto] Allows automatic selection of the appropriate device type. Disables this mode, and if the device was not previously ...formatted with much less CPU overhead. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode,...