Asus P5Q-E manual

Motherboard P5Q-E[...]

ii E3914 Second Edition May 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Safety information .....................................................................................[...]

iv Contents 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-20 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... 2-20 2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................[...]

v Contents 3.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 3-14 3.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................ 3-15 3.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner ....................................................... 3-15 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ...........................................[...]

vi Contents 3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ........................................ 3-30 3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support .......................................................... 3-30 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 3-30 3.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 3-31 3[...]

vii Contents 4.3.8 ASUS EPU—6 Engine .................................................. 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ...................................................... 4-28 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility) ... 4-30 4.3.1 1 ASUS Drive Xpert ......................................................... 4-39 4.3.12 AS[...]

viii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has[...]

ix Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all[...]

x Where to nd more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Y our product package may include optional documenta[...]

xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t you[...]

xii P5Q-E specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Ch[...]

xiii (continued on the next page) P5Q-E specications summary Audio ADI ® AD2000B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front Panel Jack-Retasking - Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O - ASUS AI Audio 2 - ASUS Noise-Filtering USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back[...]

xiv *Specications are subject to change without notice. P5Q-E specications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SA T A port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support addit[...]

1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q-E motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers’ h[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing trafc between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from W AN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency . See page 2-25 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Express G[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away . T o wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key . See page 4-20 for details. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable a[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 1-5 ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound eld without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing fr[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily and efciently transfer large amounts of data via the network cable - saving up to 70% of the total time taken. With AI Direct Link, it becomes easy to backup or share large data les like movies or other media content. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-23 for details. Precision T weaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB V oltage, FSB termination V oltage, CPU PLL V oltage and the [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction[...]

2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5 2.4 System memory .....................[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, b[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin A TX12V) 2-36 2. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-6 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3; 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-33 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-1 1 5. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) 2-[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sur e that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to s[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket co[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the lo[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-7 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notch 6. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 T echnology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading T echnology . Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly . If you buy a CPU separately , make sure that you us[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-1 1 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM soc[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-13 P5Q-E Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 1GB AP ACER N/A N/A AP ACER DS 78.0AG9S.9KF • • 2GB (Kit of 2) CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A DS Box P/N: TWIN2X2048-8500C5 (CM2X1024-8500C5)(EPP) • 4GB ([...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5Q-E Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 512MB A-DA TA AD29608A8A-25EG N/A N/A SS M2OAD6G3H3160G1E53 • • • 1GB A-DAT A AD26908A8A-25EG N/A N/A DS M2OAD6G3I4170I1E58 • • 2GB A-DAT [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-15 P5Q-E Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2GB Aeneon AET03R25DC 5 Aeneon DS AET860UD00-25DC08X • • • 1GB Asint DDRII1208-GE N/A Asint SS SL Y2128M8-JGE • • 2GB Asint DDRII1208-GE N/A Asint DS SL[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Br and SS/ DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 512MB Asint DDRII6408-6E N/A Asint SS SLX264M8-J6E • • • 1GB Asint DDRII1208-6E N/A Asint SS SL Y2128M8-J6E • • • 512MB CENTURY HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hynix SS 26V2H8 • • • 1GB CENTURY HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 5 Hy[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-17 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM [...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reserved 8 3 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9 4 IRQ Holder [...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that c[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-21 • In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (black) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots and the unive[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and s ystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup i[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-23 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the advanced CPU / Northbridge overvoltage feature. • Bef[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when you want to ne-tune performance on a bare or open-case system. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-25 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell ® LAN controller , this port allows Gigabit connection to a[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 1 1. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 13. External SA T A port[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-27 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent in[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incor[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-29 Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards. right angle side 4. ICH10R Serial A T A connectors [red] (7-pin SA T A1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal c[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. SIL5723 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A_E1 [orange, port 0]; SA T A_E2 [white, port 1]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a EZ Backup or a Super Speed conguration with the Drive Xpe[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-31 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB1 1 12_WFG) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection spee[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector . Doing so will damage the motherb[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-33 8. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis comp[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-35 1 1. Front panel audio c onn ect or (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector . • We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio mo[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. ATX po wer co nn ec tor s (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t. • For a fully congur[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-37 13. Optical drive audio con nec tor (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. 14. Digital audio con nec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF out cable is purchased sepa[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin c[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-39 16. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector . Refer to the labels on the Q- Connector to know the detailed pin denit[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 2-41 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® Vista: 1. Click the Sta[...]

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3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.[...]

Chapter summary 3 ASUS P5Q-E 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7 3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-10 3.4 Ai T weaker ......................[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 3. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootabl[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® deskt[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then click N[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility . The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On S[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-5 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS T [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk. A:>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM Write t[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains ho[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the s[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 3.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means t[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-1 1 3.3.5 SA T A 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exi[...]

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-13 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be ef fective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices. Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20][...]

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memor[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. 3.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU i[...]

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock T uner item to [Manual]. FSB Freque[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-17 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 [Auto] Adjusting these items may help enhancing DRAM overclocking ability . Conguration options: [Auto] [Advance 350ps] [Advance 300ps] [Advance 250ps] [Advance 200ps] [Advance 150ps] [Advance 100ps] [Advance 50ps] [Normal] [Delay 50ps] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 150ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 25[...]

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 2nd Information: 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: READ to WRITE Delay(S/D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] Write to Read Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to READ Delay(D) [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-19 3.4.8 DRAM Read T raining [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.9 MEM. OC Charger Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Setting this item to [E[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.12 CPU V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to 2.10000V* with a 0.00625V interval. • Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently , and setting a low VCore voltage may make the syste[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-21 • The value [2.2V] of the NB V oltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details. • Setting the CPU PLL V oltage , FSB T ermination V oltage , DRAM V oltage and NB V oltage items to a high level ma[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.24 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled][...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-23 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Congure advanced CPU settings M anufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Frequency :3.01GHz FSB Speed :1340 MHz Cache L1 :[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-25 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Chipset Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory .[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-27 3.5.4 Onboard Device Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard Device Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Marvell IDE [Enabled] PCIE IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] Marvell LAN1 [[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. USB Co[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-29 3.5.6 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for [...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system susp[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-31 3.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power los[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] E[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-33 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [T urbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed. Conguration option[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that app[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-35 3.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default N[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-37 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility . [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] allows changes only to [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es] or [No], then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-39 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the Drive Xpert feature. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting] Set this item to [Mode change] to show further settings of the Drive Xpert feature. Conguration options: [Last setting] [Mode change] Update T o[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.4 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.12 ASUS Express GA TE for details. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS T im[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-41 3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the ?[...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.6 Ai Net 2 Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Marvell LAN cable [Disabled] Marvell Check L[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 3-43 Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit & Save Changes Once[...]

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4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ................................................................... 4-9 4.4 RAID congurations ...............[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS). Alway[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the I[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This [...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to enjoy[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-5 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell ® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SA T A Driver Allows you to create a Marvell ® 61xx 32/64bit SA T A driver disk. CyberLink[...]

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le. 4.2.6 ASUS Contact inf[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications o[...]

4-8 Chapter 4: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-9 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information. 4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot lo[...]

4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 7. When the logo images appear[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 4.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology . The VCT detects and reports open and shorted cables, impedance mismatc[...]

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-13 Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show . When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details. Preference Y ou can customize the application using the Prefer ence section in the main wind[...]

4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you wan[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser . This b ro ws er displays various Windows ® management information[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sens[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU—6 Engine, AI Booster , AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature. [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-19 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-21 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’ s system loading. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio Click to close the Calibration window Fan prole modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern. • Silent: This mode minimizes fan speed for qui[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows ® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster bu[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.8 ASUS EPU—6 Engine ASUS EPU—6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system statu[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-25 6 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) Displays CPU Power and T otal CPU Energy Saving *Shifts between the display of T otal and Current CO2 reduced Displays the am[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to ap[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-27 Conguration options T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A Downclocking -1% to -50% Downclocking -1% to -50% vCore V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A Small/Medium/ High Small/Medium/ High Chipset V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A On/Off On/Of f T urn Off ha[...]

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share les with high transfer rate. Y ou must rst connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility to both computers to avail the[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-29 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:Program FilesASUSAI Direct Link. T o change its location, disable the incoming folder rst. Then, select disable the incoming folder rst. Then, select rst. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirect[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/ren[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-31 A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX ® control panel. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, with the new SoundMAX ® BlackHawk by Sonic F[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Playback Settings T o congure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. Y ou can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset. Move the slide[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-33 More Settings Click for the further congurations. Equalizer Allows you to congure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ANDREA settings Allows you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering , Speakerphone , V oice Recording , and Directional Beam . Recording Settings T o change the recordi[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility , version information, AudioESP , etc. Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker T rim and Speaker Delay . Bass Allows you to do the Bass management.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-35 Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Denition Audio. B. SoundMAX If you are using Windows XP operating system, from the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® icon to displa[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Jack conguration This screen helps you congure your computer ’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust mi[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-37 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Envi[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features V oice recording Enables Noise Filter function. Detects repetitive and stationary noises like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-39 4.3.1 1 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology , secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of complicated congurations. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive’s transfer rate. Instal[...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Conguring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk to backup the other hard disk automatically . This helps you to save your vital data even if one hard disk is damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. • This setup erases all original data in the hard disk connected to the SA T [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-41 Conguring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously . The dual channel design can largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. • This setup erases all original data in both hard disks. Ensure to back up all data in the hard disks before[...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support 4. After restarting your computer , the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows ® notication area turns gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is disabled. Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to disable the Drive Xpert function and use the two SA T A connectors as the other onboard SA T A connectors. Wh[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-43 Partitioning volumes Y ou have to partition volumes for the hard disk after Super Speed conguration. T o partition volumes: 1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Manage from the pop-up window . 2. Select Disk Management . Right-click the unallocated space of the disk, and then select New Partition [...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Schedule Drive V erify Allows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard disks. Click Ok to apply the settings; click Cancel to close the window; and click Right Now to start verication at once. Add / Modify / Delete Allows you to create a new schedule, and modify/delete an existing schedule. Schedule Acti[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-45 Firmware Update Allows you to update the rmware. Click Browse to locate the rmware le that you want to update. Then click Update to start the update process. Event Log Displays event log list that might be helpful for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction. Click Refresh to update the event log list; and click Ok[...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Using Drive Xpert function in Express Gate environment Y ou may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate environment by preparing only two hard disks. For Express Gate environment, you need to use another computer to install Express Gate on a USB ash disk drive in advance. Follow below instructions to complete th[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-47 EZ Backup T o start EZ Backup conguration: 1. Click EZ Backup from the main screen. 2. Check if the SA T A cables and power cords are installed properly . Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue the conguration. 4. B efo re pro cee din g, ens ur e t hat yo u h ave ba ck u p a ll or ig ina l da ta in the h ard di sk c[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Super Speed T o start Super Speed conguration: 1. Click Super Speed from the main screen. 2. Check if the SA T A cables and power cords are installed properly . Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue the conguration. 4. Before proceeding, ensure to back up all original data in the two hard disks. Ot[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-49 Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment Y ou may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. T o enter BIOS setup, press DEL key after powering on. Drive Xpert conguration options are under T ools menu. Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks. • E[...]

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer , you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser , Skype, or other Express Gate softwares. Installing ASUS Express Gate • [...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-51 The First Screen Express Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer . From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype. Y ou can also choose to continue booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off. If you don’t make any selection[...]

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key Function P AUSE/BREAK Power-off ESC Continue to boot OS DEL Enter BIOS setup F8 Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key Function <Alt> + <T ab> Switch between softw[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-53 Using the Conguration Panel Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time : set current date and time as well as time zone. • Input Method : choose your preferred input language and method. •[...]

4-54 Chapter 4: Software support • Screen Settings : Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display . • V olume Control : Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc. Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure individual Express Gate s[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-55 Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel. Click to show “About Express Gate ”. Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to[...]

4-56 Chapter 4: Software support 2. Open Network. 3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. Network • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. Express Gate will automatically[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-57 • If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name of your wireless access point in the SSID eld. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from the drop-down list (e.g. WEP AUTO) in the Encry[...]

4-58 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated congurations. T o start ASUS Drive Xpert application 1. Open the ASUS Utility panel. Open AS[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-59 Conguring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are under the T ools menu. Refer to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for details. Updating Express Gate Y ou may update your existing Ex[...]

4-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial A T A channels. 4.4.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, inter[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-61 4.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS Y ou must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set(s). T [...]

4-62 Chapter 4: Software support Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge. T o enter the Intel ?[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-63 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 0(Stripe) , an[...]

4-64 Chapter 4: Software support 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-65 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1(Mirror) , t[...]

4-66 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>. 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to selec[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-67 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 7. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to t[...]

4-68 Chapter 4: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following screen appears. 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after c[...]

ASUS P5Q-E 4-69 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH10R RAID driver disk. 4. Insert a oppy disk i[...]

4-70 Chapter 4: Software support T o install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver . 2. Press <F6> then insert the oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive. 3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to insta[...]

A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.[...]

ASUS P5Q-E Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology ........................................... A-3[...]

ASUS P5Q-E A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS le. See Ch[...]

A-2 Appendix: CPU features The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu , highlight CPU Conguration , then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology item to [Automa[...]

ASUS P5Q-E A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® LGA775 processors with Hyper- Threading T echnology . • Hyper-Threading T echnology is supported under Windows ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only . Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If [...]

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