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Asus P5Q PRO - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Asus P5Q PRO - Motherboard - ATX User Manual (180 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 5.98 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Contents
4
- Canadian Department of Communications Statement
  7
- Federal Communications Commission Statement
  7
Notices
7
Electrical Safety
8
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
- Conventions Used in this Guide
  10
- Specifications Summary
  11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
- Welcome
  17
- Package Contents
  17
- Special Features
  18
  - Product Highlights
    18
  - High Definition Audio
    19
  - ASUS Unique Features
    20
    
    Fan Xpert
    21
    
    Asus Crystal Sound
    21
    
    Drive Xpert
    22
  - ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features
    23
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

25
- Before You Proceed
  27
- Motherboard Overview
  28
  - Motherboard Layout
    28
  - Layout Contents
    29
  - Placement Direction
    30
  - Screw Holes
    30
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  31
- System Memory
  36
  - Overview
    36
  - Memory Configurations
    37
  - Memory Configuration
    41
  - Installing a DDR2 DIMM
    42
  - Removing a DDR2 DIMM
    42
- Expansion Slots
  43
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    43
  - Configuring an Expansion Card
    43
  - Interrupt Assignments
    44
  - PCI Slots
    45
  - PCI Express X1 Slots
    45
  - PCI Express 2.0 X16 Slot
    45
  - Jumper
    46
    
    Jumpers
    46
    
    To Erase RTC RAM
    46
- Connectors
  49
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    49
  - Internal Connectors
    51
    
    Serial Port Connector
    55
    
    USB Connectors
    55
    
    Front Panel Audio Connector
    59
    
    TPM Connector
    59
    
    System Panel Connector
    61
    
    ASUS Q-Connector
    62
- Starting up for the First Time
  63
- Turning off the Computer
  64
  - Using the os Shut down Function
    64
  - Using the Dual Function Power Switch
    64
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

65
- Managing and Updating Your BIOS
  67
  - ASUS Update Utility
    67
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    70
  - AFUDOS Utility
    71
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    73
- BIOS Setup Program
  74
  - BIOS Menu Screen
    75
  - Menu Bar
    75
  - Navigation Keys
    75
  - Menu Items
    76
  - Sub-Menu Items
    76
  - Configuration Fields
    76
  - Pop-Up Window
    76
  - Scroll Bar
    76
  - General Help
    76
- Main Menu
  77
  - System Time [XX:XX:XX]
    77
  - System Date [Day XX/XX/XXXX]
    77
  - Legacy Diskette a [1.44M, 3.5 In.]
    77
  - Language [English]
    77
  - Sata 1-6
    78
  - Storage Configuration
    79
  - AHCI Configuration
    80
  - System Information
    81
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  82
  - Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
    82
  - Ai Tweaker
    82
  - CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
    83
  - FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
    83
  - DRAM Frequency [Auto]
    83
  - DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
    84
  - DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
    85
  - DRAM Read Training [Auto]
    86
  - MEM. OC Charger
    86
  - Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
    86
  - Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
    86
  - CPU Voltage [Auto]
    87
  - CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
    87
  - FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
    87
  - DRAM Voltage [Auto]
    87
  - NB Voltage [Auto]
    87
  - SB Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]
    88
  - Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
    88
  - CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
    88
  - PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
    88
- Advanced Menu
  89
  - TPM Configuration
    89
  - CPU Configuration
    90
  - Chipset
    92
  - Onboard Device Configuration
    93
  - USB Configuration
    95
  - Pcipnp
    96
- Power Menu
  97
  - Suspend Mode [Auto]
    97
  - Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
    97
  - ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
    97
  - ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
    97
  - APM Configuration
    98
  - Hardware Monitor
    99
- Boot Menu
  101
  - Boot Device Priority
    101
  - Boot Settings Configuration
    102
  - Security
    103
    
    Change User Password
    104
    
    Clear User Password
    104
- Tools Menu
  105
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    105
  - Drive Xpert
    106
  - Express Gate
    107
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    108
  - Ai Net 2
    109
- Exit Menu
  110
Chapter 4: Software Support

111
- Installing an Operating System
  113
- Support DVD Information
  113
  - Running the Support DVD
    113
  - Drivers Menu
    114
  - Utilities Menu
    115
  - Make Disk Menu
    117
  - Manual Menu
    118
  - ASUS Contact Information
    118
  - Other Information
    119
  - Technical Support Form
    120
- Software Information
  121
  - ASUS Mylogo2
    121
  - Ai Net2
    123
  - Using the Virtual Cable Tester
    123
  - ASUS PC Probe II
    124
  - ASUS AI Suite
    130
  - ASUS AI Nap
    132
  - ASUS Fan Xpert
    133
  - Fan Profile Modes
    134
  - ASUS AI Booster
    135
  - ASUS EPU-6 Engine
    136
  - Advanced Settings Menu
    138
  - ASUS AI Direct Link
    140
  - ASUS Drive Xpert
    142
  - Partitioning Volumes
    146
  - ASUS Express Gate
    153
    
    Using the Configuration Panel
    156
    
    Using the Launchbar
    157
    
    Updating Express Gate
    162
    
    Repairing Express Gate
    162
- RAID Configurations
  163
  - RAID Definitions
    163
  - Creating a RAID Driver Disk
    163
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    164
  - Intel ® RAID Configurations
    164
    
    Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility
    165
    
    Creating a Raid 0 Set (Striped)
    166
    
    Creating a Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)
    168
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  172
  - Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os
    172
  - Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
    172
Appendix: CPU Features

175
- Chapter Summary
  176
- Intel ® EM64T
  177
- Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (EIST)
  177
- Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
  179
- Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
  179

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Asus P5Q PRO - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

Asus P5Q PRO - Motherboard - ATX User Manual (124 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 5.97 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Contents
4
- Canadian Department of Communications Statement
  7
- Federal Communications Commission Statement
  7
Notices
7
Electrical Safety
8
Safety Information
8
About this Guide
9
Conventions Used in this Guide
10
P5Q PRO Turbo Specifications Summary
11
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

15
- Welcome
  15
- Package Contents
  15
- Special Features
  16
  - Product Highlights
    16
  - ASUS Unique Features
    17
    
    Asus Quiet Thermal Solution
    18
    
    Asus Crystal Sound
    18
    
    Asus Mylogo2
    19
Chapter 2: Hardware Information

21
- Before You Proceed
  21
- Motherboard Overview
  22
  - Motherboard Layout
    22
  - Layout Contents
    23
  - Placement Direction
    24
  - Screw Holes
    24
- Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  25
- System Memory
  30
  - Overview
    30
  - Memory Configurations
    31
  - Installing a DIMM
    38
  - Removing a DIMM
    38
- Expansion Slots
  39
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    39
  - Configuring an Expansion Card
    39
  - Interrupt Assignments
    40
  - PCI Slots
    41
  - PCI Express X1 Slots
    41
  - PCI Express 2.0 X16 Slots
    41
- Jumpers
  42
- Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)
  42
- Connectors
  45
- Rear Panel Connectors
  45
  - Audio I/O Connections
    46
  - Internal Connectors
    49
    
    System Panel Connector 20-8 Pin PANEL
    58
    
    ASUS Q-Connector
    59
- Starting up for the First Time
  60
- Turning off the Computer
  60
- Knowing BIOS
  61
- Updating BIOS
  61
  - ASUS Update Utility
    62
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    64
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    65
- BIOS Setup Program
  66
  - BIOS Menu Screen
    66
  - Menu Bar
    66
  - Navigation Keys
    67
  - Menu Items
    67
  - Submenu Items
    67
  - Configuration Fields
    67
  - Pop-Up Window
    67
  - Scroll Bar
    67
  - General Help
    67
- Main Menu
  68
  - Storage Configuration
    70
  - AHCI Configuration
    71
  - System Information
    71
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  72
  - Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
    72
  - CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]
    73
  - FSB Frequency [XXX]
    73
  - PCIE Frequency [XXX]
    73
  - FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]
    73
  - DRAM Frequency [Auto]
    73
  - DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
    73
  - DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
    75
  - DRAM Read Training [Auto]
    75
  - MEM. OC Charger [Auto]
    75
  - Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
    75
  - Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
    75
  - CPU Voltage [Auto]
    76
  - CPU GTL Reference [Auto]
    76
  - CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
    76
  - FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
    76
  - DRAM Voltage [Auto]
    76
  - NB Voltage [Auto]
    76
  - SB Voltage [Auto]
    77
  - PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]
    77
  - Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
    77
  - CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]
    77
  - PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto]
    77
  - CPU Clock Skew [Auto]
    77
  - NB Clock Skew [Auto]
    77
  - CPU Margin Enhancement [Optimized]
    77
- Advanced Menu
  78
  - CPU Configuration
    78
  - Chipset
    80
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    81
  - USB Configuration
    82
  - Pcipnp
    83
- Power Menu
  84
  - Suspend Mode [Auto]
    84
  - Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
    84
  - ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
    84
  - ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
    84
  - APM Configuration
    85
  - Hardware Monitor
    87
- Boot Menu
  88
  - Boot Device Priority
    88
  - Boot Settings Configuration
    89
  - Security
    90
- Tools Menu
  92
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    92
  - Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last Setting]
    93
  - Express Gate [Enabled]
    94
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    95
  - Ai Net 2
    96
- Exit Menu
  97
Chapter 4: Software Support

99
- Support DVD Information
  99
  - Running the Support DVD
    99
- Installing an Operating System
  99
  - Obtaining the Software Manuals
    100
- Software Information
  101
  - ASUS PC Probe II
    101
  - ASUS AI Suite
    102
  - Asus Epu
    103
  - ASUS Fan Xpert
    104
  - ASUS Turbov
    105
  - ASUS Turbo Key
    106
  - ASUS Drive Xpert
    107
  - ASUS Express Gate
    108
  - Audio Configurations
    109
- RAID Configurations
  110
  - RAID Definitions
    110
  - Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
    110
  - Setting the RAID Item in BIOS
    111
  - Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility
    111
  - Deleting a Raid Set
    113
- Creating a RAID Driver Disk
  115
Chapter 5: ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology Support

119
- ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
  119
  - Requirements
    119
  - Before You Begin
    119
- Installing Crossfirex™ Graphics Cards
  120
  - Dual Crossfirex Installation
    120
- Software Information
  122
  - Installing the Device Drivers
    122
  - Enabling the ATI ® Crossfirex™ Technology
    122

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