Asus P5Q manual

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ii E3790 First Edition V1 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 purchas[...]

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

iv Contents 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................................... 2-19 2.6 Jumper ........................................................................................ 2-20 2.7 Connectors ................................................[...]

v Contents 3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-15 3.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 3-16 3.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................ 3-17 3.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner .........................................[...]

vi Contents 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 3-31 3.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 3-32 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 3-33 3.7 Boot menu ..................................................................[...]

vii Contents 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ...................................................... 4-28 4.3.10 Audio congurations ..................................................... 4-30 4.3.1 1 ASUS Drive Xpert ......................................................... 4-34 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................[...]

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 About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

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 specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors Supports Intel ® 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel ® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel ® P45 / ICH10R w[...]

xiii P5Q specications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS 8-phase Power Design - AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: unique stylish heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Crystal Sound: - AI Noise Filtering ASUS EZ DIY[...]

xiv Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x COM connector 6 x SA T A connectors (red) 2 x Drive Xpert SA T A connectors (orange and white) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front[...]

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

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

ASUS P5Q 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q 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 . I[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support Thi s moth erboar d supp orts the lates t Inte l ® Cor e™ 2 E xtrem e / Co re™ 2 Quad / Cor e™ 2 D uo pro cessor s in the LG A775 p ackage . It is excell ent fo r mul ti- tas king, mul [...]

ASUS P5Q 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See pa ge 2-3 0 for detail s. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external ho[...]

1-4 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 Power Saving[...]

ASUS P5Q 1-5 Fanless Design—Unique stylish heatsink The wing-shaped heatsink features 0-dB thermal solution that offers users a noiseless PC environment. Not only the beautifully curved ns upgrade the visual enjoyment for motherboard users, but also the special thickened bottom design effectively cools down hot airows generated by the north[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 3-8 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “ngers” -- making it convenient and easy to install. With better [...]

ASUS P5Q 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive 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 pa ge 4-2 3 for detail s. Precision T weaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB V oltage, FSB termination V oltage, CPU PLL V oltage and the DRAM V oltage in [...]

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

2 Chapter 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 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 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, bef[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 2-22 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1 1 12) 2-22 3. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-34 4. LGA775 CPU socket 2-6 5. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1–2,[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, m ake sure that you place it into the ch assis 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 six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to s[...]

ASUS P5Q 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 cont[...]

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 2-7 The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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[...]

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 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 use [...]

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 fa[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-1 1 Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB 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 2-13 Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket suppo rt (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB AP ACER N/A N/A AP ACER DS 78.0AG9S.9KF V 4096MB (Kit of 2) CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 N/A DS Box P/N:TWIN2X4096-8500C5DF (CM2X2048-8500C5D) (EPP) V V 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A DS CM2X1024-8500C5D (EPP) V 2048MB (K[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5Q Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800 MHz capability (cont.) Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM s ocket suppor t (Optional) A* B* C* 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 N/A SS KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN (EPP) V V V 1024MB KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package N/A N/A SS KHX6400D2ULK2/1[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-15 Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either 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. •[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-17 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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Insta[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – – PCI slot 3 – – shared ––––– LAN (L1E) – – shared – – – – – SA T A (5723) shared – – – – – – – PCIe[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-19 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 comply with the PCI Expr[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumper 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 in[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-21 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. • Befor[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1 1 12) Se t the se ju mpe rs to + 5V to wa ke up t he co mpu ter f rom S 1 sl eep m ode (C PU st op pe d, DR AM re fr es he d, sy st em ru nn in g in lo w po we r mo de ) us in g th e co nn ec te d US B d evi ces . Se t t o + 5V SB to wa ke up f rom S3 a nd[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port 4. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port co[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration. 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-chan[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-25 2.7.2 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 inco[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. 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[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-27 4. ICH10R Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 conguration with the Intel ® Matrix Storage T echnology throug[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Silicon Image ® 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 w[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-29 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1 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 480 Mbps connection speed. Ne[...]

2-30 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 2-31 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1–2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~6 A (72 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 the gro[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. 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 com[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-33 13. Front panel audio connector (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 module t[...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 14. A TX power connectors (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. • Make sure to remove the c[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-35 • 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 the HDD[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 d[...]

ASUS P5Q 2-37 2.8 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 . 5. T urn on the devices[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Turning off the computer 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. [...]

3 Chapter 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 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-9 3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-12 3.4 Ai T weaker menu ...................[...]

ASUS P5Q 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. AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable op[...]

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 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 Nex[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-5 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 BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system. 3. Y ou can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the oppy disk / USB ash disk that contains the [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.4 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 curr[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD 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.ROM Write the BIOS lenam[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.5 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 CD or the USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le. ?[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-9 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) 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.” Th[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 05/12/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [E[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-1 1 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[...]

3-12 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. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-13 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 Exit[...]

3-14 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 3-15 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] [[...]

3-16 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 3-17 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 int[...]

3-18 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 ratio. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then actual and setpoint values may differ . The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock T uner item t[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-19 3.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The value[...]

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup READ T o READ Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] READ T o READ Delay(D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE T o WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE T o WRITE Delay(D) [A[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-21 3.4.10 Ai T ransaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following sub-items appear only when you set the Ai T ransaction Booster item to [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better perfor[...]

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.14 DRAM V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 3.08V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.15 NB V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 2.26V* with a 0.02V interval. • The value [2.26V] of the NB V oltage item is supported only if t[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-23 3.4.18 Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.19 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for E[...]

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 Ex[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Congure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) CPU 3.60GHz Frequency :3.60GHz FSB Speed :800MHz Cache L1 :32 KB Cache L2 :4096 KB CPUID :6F9 Ratio Status:Unlocked (Mi[...]

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] [12.0] [13.0] [14.0] [15.0] [16.0] [17.0] [18.0] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Con[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-27 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 Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory . Enable this option o[...]

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.4 Onboard Devices Conguration High Denition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller . The following items appear only when you enable this item. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel T ype [HD Audio] Allows you to set the front panel audio connecto[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-29 LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 3.5.5 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Selec[...]

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed] The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB 2.0 Controller . BIOS EHCI Hand-off [Enabled] Allows you to enable the support fo[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-31 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 suspend. Congu[...]

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] Wh en set to [ Po wer Of f], th e s yst em g oes in to of f st ate af te r an AC pow er l oss . W hen se t t o [ Pow er On ], the sy ste m g oes o n aft er an AC p owe r l oss . Wh en set t o [La st St ate ], the s yst em goe s i nto ei the r of f o r o n s tat[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-33 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor 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 monito[...]

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. CPU Fan Profile [Silent] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q 3-35 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 appears on the s[...]

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] [...]

ASUS P5Q 3-37 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 Not Installed [...]

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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 chang[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-39 3.8 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. 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 [N[...]

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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] This item appears only when you set Drive Xpert Control to [Auto] or [Enabled]. Set this item to [Mode Change] to show further settings [...]

ASUS P5Q 3-41 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 for details. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS T imer [10 Seconds] Sets the amount [...]

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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[...]

ASUS P5Q 3-43 3.8.6 AI Net 2 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] Check Atheros LAN cable during POST. Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disa[...]

3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. Exit & Save C[...]

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

ASUS P5Q 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 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. 4.1 Installing an operating system Th is mot her bo ard su ppo rts Wi ndo ws ® XP / 6 4-b it XP / Vi sta ™ o pe ra tin g s yst em s (OS ). Always ins[...]

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 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 ut[...]

4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power savin[...]

ASUS P5Q 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 32bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 64bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Drive Xpert Install[...]

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 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 of [...]

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 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 MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo[...]

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 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 mismatche[...]

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 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 o[...]

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 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 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 Sensor[...]

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch 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. 2. Click the Uti[...]

ASUS P5Q 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 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 to[...]

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 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 butt[...]

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 status. Y[...]

ASUS P5Q 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 amou[...]

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 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/Off T urn Off hard [...]

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 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 Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory . T o connect to another com[...]

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 Audio congurations The Realtek ® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability . The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek ® proprietary UAJ ® (Univ[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-31 Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window . Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager . Conguration options Click an[...]

4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Mixer The M ixer opti on allows you to congu re audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. T o set the mixer options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Mixer tab. 2. T urn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. The Mixer option activates voice input fro[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-33 Microphone The Microphone option allows you congure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly . T o set the Microphone options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Microphone tab. 2. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording[...]

4-34 Chapter 4: Software support 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 tran[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-35 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 A_E2 (white, port 1[...]

4-36 Chapter 4: Software support 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q 4-37 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. When using one hard d[...]

4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 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 sele[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-39 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 Activity Allows you to [...]

4-40 Chapter 4: Software support 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 l[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-41 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 the installation: 1. [...]

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q 4-43 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. Otherwise, the system[...]

4-44 Chapter 4: Software support 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q 4-45 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 Express Gate s[...]

4-46 Chapter 4: Software support 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 m[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-47 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 softwares <Ctrl> +[...]

4-48 Chapter 4: Software support 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 languag[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-49 • 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 settings. The Launch[...]

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q 4-51 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 use whichever port[...]

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support • 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 A[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-53 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 ASUS Utility Panel 2.[...]

4-54 Chapter 4: Software support 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 3.8.4 Express Gate for details. Updating Express Gate Y ou may update[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-55 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, interleaved stacks. T wo[...]

4-56 Chapter 4: Software support 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q 4-57 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 ® Matrix Storage Ma[...]

4-58 Chapter 4: Software support 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 RA[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-59 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 mainly for audio a[...]

4-60 Chapter 4: Software support 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 R[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-61 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 select RAID 10 (RAID 0+1[...]

4-62 Chapter 4: Software support 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 volum[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-63 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 completing your sele[...]

4-64 Chapter 4: Software support 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[...]

ASUS P5Q 4-65 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 install, make sure you s[...]

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

ASUS P5Q 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 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 Chap[...]

A-2 Appendix: CPU features 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 [Automatic], then press <Enter>. 4. Press <F10> to save your changes and exi[...]

ASUS P5Q 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 yo[...]

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