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Asus P5Q-VM - Motherboard - Micro ATX User Manual

Asus P5Q-VM - Motherboard - Micro ATX User Manual (118 pages)

User Manual

Brand: Asus | Category: Motherboard | Size: 3.84 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Contents
4
- Canadian Department of Communications Statement
  6
- Federal Communications Commission Statement
  6
Notices
6
Electrical Safety
7
Safety Information
7
About this Guide
8
Conventions Used in this Guide
9
P5Q-VM Specifications Summary
10
Chapter 1: Product Introduction

13
- Welcome
  14
- Package Contents
  14
- Special Features
  15
  - Product Highlights
    15
  - High Definition Audio
    16
  - ASUS Unique Features
    17
  - Asus Crystal Sound
    18
  - ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking Features
    19
- 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
  31
  - Overview
    31
  - Memory Configurations
    32
  - Memory Configuration
    35
  - Installing a DIMM
    36
  - Removing a DIMM
    36
- Expansion Slots
  37
  - Installing an Expansion Card
    37
  - Configuring an Expansion Card
    37
  - Interrupt Assignments
    38
  - PCI Slot
    39
  - PCI Express X1 Slots
    39
  - PCI Express 2.0 X16 Slot
    39
- Jumpers
  40
  - To Erase RTC RAM
    40
  - Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)
    40
- 1.10 Connectors
  42
  - Rear Panel Connectors
    42
  - Internal Connectors
    46
  - System Panel Connector
    54
- 1.11 Starting up for the First Time
  55
- 1.12 Turning off the Computer
  56
  - Using the os Shut down Function
    56
  - Using the Dual Function Power Switch
    56
Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

57
- Managing and Updating Your BIOS
  58
  - ASUS Update Utility
    58
  - Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk
    61
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
    62
  - AFUDOS Utility
    63
  - ASUS Crashfree BIOS 3 Utility
    65
- BIOS Setup Program
  66
  - BIOS Menu Screen
    67
  - Menu Bar
    67
  - Navigation Keys
    67
  - Menu Items
    68
  - Sub-Menu Items
    68
  - Configuration Fields
    68
  - Pop-Up Window
    68
  - Scroll Bar
    68
  - General Help
    68
- Main Menu
  69
  - System Time
    69
  - System Date
    69
  - Legacy Diskette a
    69
  - Sata 1-6
    70
  - Storage Configuration
    71
  - AHCI Configuration
    72
  - System Information
    73
- Ai Tweaker Menu
  74
  - Configure System Performance Settings
    74
- Advanced Menu
  81
  - CPU Configuration
    81
  - Chipset
    83
  - Onboard Devices Configuration
    84
  - USB Configuration
    85
  - Pcipnp
    86
- Power Menu
  87
  - Suspend Mode
    87
  - Repost Video on S3 Resume
    87
  - ACPI 2.0 Support
    87
  - ACPI APIC Support
    87
  - APM Configuration
    88
  - Hardware Monitor
    89
- Boot Menu
  91
  - Boot Device Priority
    91
  - Boot Settings Configuration
    92
  - Security
    93
    
    Change User Password
    94
    
    Clear User Password
    94
- Tools Menu
  95
  - ASUS EZ Flash 2
    95
  - Express Gate
    96
  - ASUS O.C. Profile
    97
  - AI Net 2
    98
- Exit Menu
  99
Chapter 3: Software Support

101
- Installing an Operating System
  102
- Support DVD Information
  102
  - Running the Support DVD
    102
  - Drivers Menu
    103
  - Utilities Menu
    104
  - Manual Menu
    106
  - ASUS Contact Information
    106
  - Other Information
    107
  - Technical Support Form
    108
- ASUS Express Gate
  109
  - Using the Configuration Panel
    112
  - Using the Launchbar
    113
  - Using the Photo Manager
    116
  - Updating Express Gate
    117
  - Repairing Express Gate
    117

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