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    Motherboard P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:26 PM[...]

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    E4365 Second Edition V2 December 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 purc[...]

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    i Contents Notices ....................................................................................................................... iv Safety information ....................................................................................................... v About this guide ..................................................................[...]

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    ii Contents 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ........................................................................................... 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ................................................................. 2-5 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................................................... 2-7 2[...]

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    iii Contents 2.5.7 Intel ® VT -d Conguration .......................................................................... 2-29 2.5.8 Intel ® TXT(L T) Conguration .................................................................... 2-30 2.6 Power menu .............................................................................................[...]

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    iv 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 b[...]

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    v DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin iindicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system[...]

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    vi About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. It also lists the hardware setup proce[...]

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    vii 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> Keys enclo sed in the le ss-than and g reater -tha n sign means that you m u[...]

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    viii P5Q-EM DO 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 ® processor* Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel ® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU sup[...]

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    ix P5Q-EM DO specications summary ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY : - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision T weaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625 increment - vDIMM: 4-s[...]

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    x Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Intel ® System Defense Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Intel ® IT Director Form Factor microA TX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specications are subject to change without notice. P5Q-EM DO specications summary P5Q-EM DO.indb 10 12/9/08 12:32:42 PM[...]

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    1 Chapter1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. It also 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. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:32:43 PM[...]

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    1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.......................................................................................... 1-1 1.4 B[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Th ank you fo r b uyi ng an AS US ® P5Q-EM DO 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 t[...]

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    1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The [...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-3 T rusted Platform Module (TPM) The T rusted Platform Module (TPM) provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity . See page 2-29 for details. Some third-party softwares may be requirred when running some functions of TPM. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides[...]

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    1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the tro[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-5 1.4 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 cas[...]

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    1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q-EM DO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard comp[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout P5Q-EM DO PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PRI_IDE USBPW9-12 USBPW1-4 CHA_FAN1 USBPW5-8 FLOPPY USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78 IE1394_2 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CD ATX12V EATXPWR CPU_FAN COM1 PWR_FAN Intel ® Q45 ICS 9LPRS 918JKLF Super I/O AUDIO ALC 1200 Single Lan KBMS SB_PWR CLRTC CHASSIS 24.4cm(9.6in) 24.4cm(9.6[...]

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    1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 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 so[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-9 T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load [...]

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    1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer . DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure that you wash it off immediately , an[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-1 1 1.6.2 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 [...]

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    1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 . CPU_F AN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO CPU fan connector 1.6.3 Uninstalling the[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 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 [...]

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    1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Memory reserved by Intel ® ME Memory slots T otal memory occupied by Intel ® ME DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 1GB / slot 2GB / slot Installed 16MB 16MB Installed 16MB 16MB Installed [...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-15 Notes on memory limitations • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below . Y ou may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot. • The memory operation frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). By default, some memory modules for overclocking m[...]

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    1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q-EM DO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand DIMM Support A* B* C* A-DA TA M2OAD6H3J4171Q1E52 2048MB DS AD20908A8A-25EG N/A A-DA TA • • • Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 1024MB SS AM4B5808CQJS8E N/A AP ACER • • • Apacer 78.91G9I.9[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-17 DDR2-667MHz capability V endor Part No. Size SS/DS Chip No. CL Chip Brand DIMM Support A* B* C* KINGMAX KLDC28F-A8KI5 512MB SS KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX • • KINGMAX KLDD48F-ABKI5 1024MB DS KKA8FEIBF-HJK-25A N/A KINGMAX • • • KINGMAX KLDE88F-B8KB5 2048MB DS KKB8FFBXF-CF A-25A N/A KINGMAX • • KINGSTON KHX6400D2/ [...]

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    1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted in any slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory conguration. • C*: Supports four mo[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from [...]

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    1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 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. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it [...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 1 1 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy d[...]

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    1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HECI Host#1 shared – – – – – – – IDE-R Controller – – shared – – – – – KT Controller – shared – – – – – Thermal Controller – – shared – – – – – VE AHCI Controller – – shared – – – – – GbEthern[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-23 1.8.4 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. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Exp[...]

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    1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup info[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-25 P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO USB Device W ake Up 2 1 2 3 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW1-4 2 1 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2 1 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12 USBPW5-8 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in lo[...]

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    1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. ME Switch. Allows you to enable or disable the Intel ® ME function. Push the switch to ON/OFF lab[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-27 Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out [...]

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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately . SPDIF_OUT +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5Q-EM DO P5Q-[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-29 3. IEEE 1394a 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. P5Q-EM DO IEEE 1394 connector P5Q-EM DO PIN 1 TPA2- GND TPB2- +12V GND TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V IE1394_2 The IE[...]

  • Page 44

    1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector , then select one of the following modes to co[...]

  • Page 45

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-31 5. ICH10DO Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1[red], SA T A2 [red], SA T A3 [red], SA T A4 [red], SA T A5 [red], SA T A6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle sid[...]

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    1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 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 48[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-33 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan conn ectors suppo rt co oling fans of 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 matche[...]

  • Page 48

    1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Front panel audio conn 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 recom mend that you co nnec t a hi gh-den it[...]

  • Page 49

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-35 • 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 connector is for [...]

  • Page 50

    1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 following instructions 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 d[...]

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    2 Chapter 2: 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. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:00 PM[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO Chapter summary 2 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .......................................................... 2-1 2.2 BIOS setup program ................................................................................ 2-10 2.3 Main menu ...............................................................................................[...]

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    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.) 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Up[...]

  • Page 54

    2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Save the B IOS le to a oppy d isk or a USB as h disk , then restar t the s ystem. 3. Y ou can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flas[...]

  • Page 55

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-3 2.1.3 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 BIO[...]

  • Page 56

    2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS le T o update the BIOS le using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. Save the BIOS le to a bootable oppy disk. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk y[...]

  • Page 57

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD, the USB ash disk, or the oppy disk that contains the updated [...]

  • Page 58

    2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD T o recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Remove any oppy disk from the oppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the oppy disk for the original or upd[...]

  • Page 59

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS le • Download the latest BIOS le from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le • Update th[...]

  • Page 60

    2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next . 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete[...]

  • Page 61

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-9 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 cli[...]

  • Page 62

    2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability . Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section “2.9 E[...]

  • Page 63

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 1 2.2.2 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 system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the syst[...]

  • Page 64

    2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 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, T ool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any [...]

  • Page 65

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-13 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of[...]

  • Page 66

    2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.4 SA T A1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SA T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor[...]

  • Page 67

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S[...]

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    2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory AMIBIOS [...]

  • Page 69

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-17 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Congure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [...]

  • Page 70

    2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency . The values range from 100 to 180. 2.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency . Congurat[...]

  • Page 71

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-19 2.4.8 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge chipset clock skew . Conguration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 400ps] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1 100ps] [Delay 1200ps] [Delay 1300ps] [Delay 1400ps] [Delay[...]

  • Page 72

    2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Blue Y ellow Purple Red CPU PLL Voltage 1.5V~1.6V N/A N/A N/A FSB T ermination V oltage 1.2V~1.3V N/A N/A N/A DRAM V oltage 1.80V~1.95V 2.00V~2.05V 2.10V~2.15V N/A NB V oltage 1.1V~1.4V N/A N/A N/A 2.4.14 PCIE SA T A V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SA T A voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V wit[...]

  • Page 73

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-21 2.5 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 [...]

  • Page 74

    2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Conguration options: [Disa[...]

  • Page 75

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-23 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Conguration ME Subsystem Conguration VE Subsystem Con[...]

  • Page 76

    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ME Subsystem Conguration ME Subsystem Conguration ASF Support [Enabled] ME HECI Conguration ME-HECI [Enabled] ME-EDER [Disabled] ME-KT [Disabled] Congure Intel AMT Parameters ME BIOS Extension [Enabled] BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Disabled Enabled Options ASF Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable [...]

  • Page 77

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-25 VE-VECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Embedded Controller Interface (VECI). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled] Allows you to choose hide or not hide all physical Host Controllers. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VE Subsystem Conguration VE[...]

  • Page 78

    2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.3 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] SPDIF Mode Setting [HDMI Output] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] LSI 1394 Controller [...]

  • Page 79

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-27 2.5.4 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 Congur[...]

  • Page 80

    2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration option[...]

  • Page 81

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-29 TPM Conguration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 2.5.6 TPM Conguration The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (T rusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The TPM Conguration [...]

  • Page 82

    2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.8 Intel ® TXT(L T) Conguration The items in this menu allow you to enable or disable the Intel ® T rust Execution T echnology (Intel ® TXT) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. CongurE Intel TXT(LT) Parameters Intel TXT Initialization [Disabled] BIOS SETUP UT[...]

  • Page 83

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-31 2.6 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. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Co[...]

  • Page 84

    2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 loss. Congurat[...]

  • Page 85

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-33 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specic keys on the 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]. Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this [...]

  • Page 86

    2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automati[...]

  • Page 87

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-35 2.7 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. 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Species the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. B[...]

  • Page 88

    2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. 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gur[...]

  • Page 89

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-37 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the con[...]

  • Page 90

    2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. 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 t[...]

  • Page 91

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-39 2.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 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 betw[...]

  • Page 92

    2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to elds other than System Date, System T ime, and Password, the BIOS asks for a conrmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections[...]

  • Page 93

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-41 2.10 Intel ® ME conguration This function allows you to congure the Intel ® Management Engine (ME) settings. Ensure that the ME function is enabled before conguring the settings. T o enable the ME function, refer to pages 1-26 and 2-24 for details. T o open the Intel ® ME Setup The following screen appears after the [...]

  • Page 94

    2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.10.2 Intel ® ME Conguration Select Intel(R) ME Conguration and press <Enter>. The following message appears to remind you that the system resets after the conguration changes. Press <Y> to continue or <N> to cancel. [Caution] System resets after conguration changes Continue: (Y/N) Intel ®[...]

  • Page 95

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-43 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0001 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Coporation. All Rights Reserved. [ In te l(R ) M E FEA TU RES C ON TR OL ] [ESC]=Exit [ ]=Select [Enter]=Access Manageability Feature Selection Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Return to Previous Menu [*] None [ ] Intel(R) Standard Manageability [ ][...]

  • Page 96

    2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.10.3 Exit menu T o exit the Intel ® ME setup, select Exit from the Main menu and press <Enter>. When the conrmation message appears, press <Y> to exit or press <N> to cancel. Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N) [ CO NF IRM EX IT ] Return to the previous menu Allows you to return to the previous sc[...]

  • Page 97

    3 Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:36:19 PM[...]

  • Page 98

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO Chapter summary 3 3.1 Installing an operating system ................................................................. 3-1 3.2 Support DVD information .......................................................................... 3-1 3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................................... 3-[...]

  • Page 99

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-1 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. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 32-bit XP/32-bit Vista/64-bit XP/64-bit V ista operating systems (OS). Alw[...]

  • Page 100

    3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.2 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-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs the ASUS InstAll installation wizard. Norton Internet Security 2008 Instal[...]

  • Page 101

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts yo[...]

  • Page 102

    3-4 Chapter 3: 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 Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Int[...]

  • Page 103

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ® ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver . Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver . Ulead PhotoImpact 12 SE Ins[...]

  • Page 104

    3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Mo st u ser man ua l l es a re in P orta ble D ocum ent For ma t (P DF). In stal l th e Ad ob e Acr obat Re ader app lic at ion from th e Ut ilit ies t ab b efor e o pe ning a u ser[...]

  • Page 105

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-7 Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 3.2.7 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catio[...]

  • Page 106

    3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. T echnical support form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support. P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 12/9/08 12:36:31 PM[...]

  • Page 107

    ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-9 3.3.2 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 dis[...]

  • Page 108

    3-10 Chapter 3: Software support P5Q-EM DO.indb 10 12/9/08 12:36:33 PM[...]