ASUS unique features

P5Q-E specifications summary
Back Panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ports 1 x WiFi-AP Solo antenna jack (WiFi-AP Edition only) 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports (2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports for WiFi-AP Edition only) 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x COM connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x SATA connectors (Red) 1 x CPU Fan connector 3 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out Header Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange) 24-pin ATX Power connector 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector) 1 x TPM connector 1 x Power on switch 1 x Reset switch 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Chassis Intrusion Drivers ASUS Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX Form Factor, 12x 9.6 (30.5cm x 24.4cm)

Internal I/O connectors

BIOS features Manageability Support DVD contents

Form factor

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Chapter summary

Welcome!.... 1-1 Package contents... 1-1. Special features... 1-2.

ASUS P5Q-E Series

Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS P5Q-E Series 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.

Package contents

ASUS P5Q-E Series 1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables
Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield) 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system panel; Retail version only) 1 x WiFi-AP Solo Antenna (WiFi-AP Ediition Only) Application DVD Documentation
ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide WiFi-AP Solo user guide (WiFi-AP Ediition Only)
The floppy disk drive cable is purchased separately. If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

Special features

Product highlights

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Unions Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard consumers health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and affect the heat dissipation performance. For optimal cooling performance, remove the protect film attached on the ICH10R southbridge before use.
Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment. See page 4-21 for details.

ASUS Crystal Sound

This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS AI Audio 2 AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to experience true-to-life high quality audio. See page 4-30 for details. Noise Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in the incoming audio stream while recording. See page 4-33 for details.

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 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 configurations. With Drive Xperts user-friendly graphical user interface, users can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance their hard drive transfer ratesmaking sure that data is looked after every moment, every day. See page 3-39, 4-39 and 4-58 for details.

ASUS P5Q-E Series 1-5

ASUS DieHard BIOS The AUS DieHard BIOS consists of two BIOS chips, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can restore corrupted main BIOS data from the backup BIOS automatically. The technology saves users the hassle of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Onboard Switch With an easy press during overclock, this exclusive onboard switch allows gamer to effortless fine-tune the performance without having to short the pins or moving jumpers! See page 2-25 for details. ASUS AI Direct Link AI Direct Link can easily and efficiently 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 files like movies or other media content. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual fingers making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). 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 trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections. See page 2-40 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 3-41 for details.

1024MB(Kit of 2) KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 1024MB(Kit of 2) KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 4096MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB KINGSTON E5108AJBG-8E-E KINGSTON E5108AJBG-8E-E KINGSTON Heat-Sink Package KINGSTON E5108AJBG-8E-E KINGSTON V59C1 512804QBF25 KINGSTON E1108ACBG-8E-E KINGSTON E5108AJBG-8E-E Kingston NANYA NANYA NANYA NANYA OCZ E2108ABSE-8G-E NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8BE-25C NT5TU64M8CE-25D NT5TU128M8CE-AC Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package HYB18T1G800C2F-2.5 HYB18T1G800C2F-25F K4T1G084QQ K4T51083QG K4T51083QG K4T2G084QA-HCF7 K4T1G084QQ

4-4-4-12 N/A

4096MB(Kit of 2) OCZ 2048MB(Kit of 2) OCZ 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 4096MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB PSC Qimonda Qimonda SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG

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SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG SS SAMSUNG DS SAMSUNG DS SAMSUNG DS N/A N/A Transcen Transcen Aeneon Aeneon Aeneon Asint Asint Hynix Hynix Elixir Elixir Elixir N/A Kingbox SS DS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS DS DS
Super Talent Heat-Sink Package Super Talent Heat-Sink Package Transcend Transcend Aeneon Aeneon Aeneon Asint Asint CENTURY CENTURY Elixir Elixir Elixir Kingbox Kingbox TQ243ECF8 TQ243PCF8 AET03R25DC AET93R25DB AET03R25DC DDRII1208-GE DDRII1208-GE HY5PS12821BFP-S5 HY5PS12821BFP-S5 N2TU1G80DE-AC N2TU 51280BE-25C N2TU1G80DE-AC D9HNL EPD2128082200E-3
Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Infinity N/A Patriot Patriot N/A N/A UMAX UMAX DS SS DS DS DS DS DS DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* 1024MB Oci 512MB Patriot 1024MB Patriot 2048MB Patriot 1024MB Team 2048MB Team 1024MB UMAX 2048MB UMAX 64M8PC6400 PM64M8D2BU-25EC PM64M8D2BU-25PAC PM128M8D2BU-25KC Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package U2S12D30TP-8E U2S12D30TP-8E 5 N/A 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-15 N/A N/A 04701G16CZ5D2A PSDPSD21G8002 PSD22GB002 TEDD1024M800HC5 TEDD2048M800HC5 D48001GP3-63BJU D48002GP0-73BCU B* C*
P5Q-E Series Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability (cont.)
Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS A-DATA A-DATA N/A APACER APACER APACER N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A ELPIDA N/A G.SKILL Hynix Hynix Hynix Hynix Transcend Transcend TwinMOS AENEON AENEON AENEON Asint Asint Hynix Hynix N/A N/A Kingbox MDT MDT N/A Patriot UMAX UMAX SS DS DS SS SS DS SS DS SS DS DS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS SS DS DS SS SS SS DS SS DS DS SS DS SS DS DS DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 512MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB A-DATA A-DATA A-DATA Apacer Apacer Apacer CORSAIR CORSAIR crucial crucial crucial crucial ELPIDA AD29608A8A-3EG AD29608A8A-3EG NT5TU128M8BJ-3C AM4B5808CQJS7E AM4B5708JQJS7E AM4B5808CQJS7E 64M8CFEG 64M8CFEG Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package E5108AE-6E-E Heat-Sink Package D264M8GCF HY5PS1G831CFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 D6408TEBGGL3U HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 TQ243ECF8 TQ243ECF8 TMM6208G8M30C AET93R300B AET93R30DB AET03F30DB DDRII6408-6E DDRII1208-6E HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 EPD2128082200E-4 EPD264082200E-4 EPD264082200N-4 18D 51280D-30648 18D 51280D-30646E PM64M8D2BU-3KC PM64M8D2BU-3PAC U2S12D30TP-6E U2S24D30TP-6E N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 5-5-5-15 5-5-5-N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 5 N/A N/A M2OAD5G3H3166I1C52 M2OAD5G3I4176I1C52 M2ONY5H3J4170I1C5Z 78.01G9O.9K5 78.91G92.9K5 78.A1G9O.9K4 VS 512MB667D2 VS1GB667D2 BL6464AA663.8FD BL12864AA663.16FD2 BL12864AA663.16FD BL12864AL664.16FD EBE51UD8AEFA-6E-E F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT HYMP112U64CP8-Y5 HYMP 512U64CP8-Y5 KVR667D2N5/ 512 KVR667D2N5/512 KVR667D2N5/1G JM667QLU-1G JM667QLU-2G 8D-23JK5M2ETP AET660UD00-30DB97X AET760UD00-30B97X AET860UD00-30DB08X SLX264M8-J6E SLY2128M8-J6E 26V2H8 26VOH8 N/A N/A N/A M 512-667-8 M924-667-16 PSDPSD21G6672 D46701GP3-63BJU D46702GP0-73BCU B* C*

4096MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL 2048MB(Kit of 2) G.SKILL 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB Hynix Hynix KINGSTON Kingston Kingston Transcend Transcend TwinMOS Aeneon Aeneon Aeneon Asint Asint CENTURY CENTURY Kingbox Kingbox Kingbox MDT MDT Patriot Patriot UMAX UMAX

KINGSTON SS

Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL.

Installing a DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2

DIMM notch

Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

Removing a DIMM
Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.
Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.
Remove the DIMM from the socket.
In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections 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.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card: Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover.

1. 2. 3.

Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

11. 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-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboards high-definition audio capability. If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Refer to 3.5.4 Onboard Device Configuration for details.
12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W. Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability. If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.
14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
The S/PDIF out cable is purchased separately.
15. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.
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 Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD.
System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility
Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024KB free space to save the file. The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown.
Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filename

Extension name
Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash.. done Write to file. ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

2nd Information: 8-3-5-4-6-4-6
READ to WRITE Delay(S/D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] Write to Read Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks]
3rd Information: 13-5-1-5-5
WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [31 DRAM Clocks] READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [3 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] [15 DRAM Clocks]
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]
DRAM Read Training [Auto]
Allows you to set DRAM read data timing optimization. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

MEM. OC Charger

Allows you to enable or disable the memory overclocking charger feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] may help enhance DRAM overclock ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

3.4.10

Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to accelerate DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger]

3.4.11

3.4.15

CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the CPU PLL voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 2.78V with a 0.02V interval.

3.4.16

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from 1.20V* to 1.90V with a 0.02V interval.
The minimum value of this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is installed.

3.4.17

DRAM Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 3.08V with a 0.02V interval.

3.4.18

NB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 2.2V* with a 0.02V interval.
The value [2.2V] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled; otherwise, the maximum voltage supported is [1.9V]. See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-24 for details. Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution. Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details. The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. Blue Yellow 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.90V 2.00V~2.20V 1.28V~1.40V Purple 2.02V~2.20V N/A 2.22V~2.40V 1.42V~1.58V Red 2.22V~2.78V N/A 2.42V~3.08V 1.60V~2.20V
CPU PLL Voltage FSB Termination Voltage DRAM Voltage NB Voltage
1.50V~1.78V 1.20V~1.38V 1.80V~1.98V 1.10V~1.26V

3.4.19

NB GTL Voltage Reference [Auto]
Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage reference. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability. The values range from 0.370x to 0.760x with a 0.005x interval.

3.4.20

SB Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the South Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 1.40V with a 0.10V interval.

3.4.21

PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]
Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V interval.

3.4.22

Load-Line Calibration [Auto]
Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. YES: lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit

Plug And Play O/S [No]

When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]

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 configuration options.
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot [Auto] [No] [Disabled] [Enabled] Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]
Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]
Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes]
ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]
Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

APM Configuration

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.
Main Ai Tweaker Tools Exit Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

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 screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Disabled]
Boot Settings Configuration
Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait for F1 if Error [Enabled] Hit DEL Message Display[Enabled]

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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Full Screen Logo [Enabled]
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo3 feature.
AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]
Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On]

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

You can customize the application using the Preference section in the main window. Click the box before each preference to activate or deactivate.

Hardware monitor panels

The hardware monitor panels display the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display modes: hexagonal (large) and rectangular (small). When you check the Enable Monitoring Panel option from the Preference section, the monitor panels appear on your computers desktop.
Small display Large display
Changing the monitor panels position To 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 finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the group, click the horseshoe magnet icon. You can now move or reposition the panel independently.
Adjusting the sensor threshold value You can adjust the sensor threshold value in the monitor panel by clicking the or buttons. You can also adjust the threshold values using the Config window.
You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel.
Click to increase value Click to decrease value
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.

Small display

Large display

WMI browser

Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows management information. Click an item from the left panel to display on the right panel. Click the plus sign (+) before WMI Information to display the available information.

To create a RAID driver disk in Windows: Start Windows. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 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. Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process.
Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 1. 2. 3. 4. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver in Windows Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/ USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

A.1 A.2 A.3

Intel EM64T....A-1. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)..A-1 Intel Hyper-Threading Technology..A-3

Intel EM64T

The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 3 for details. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 64-bit OS.
Using the Intel EM64T feature
To use the Intel EM64T feature: 1. 2. 3. 4. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows XP Professional x64 Edition). Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support DVD. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.

Install an Intel CPU that supports the Intel EM64T.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)
The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 3 for details. Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

System requirements

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: Intel processor with EIST support Operating system with EIST support (Windows Vista, Windows XP SP2 / Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) BIOS file with EIST support

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Using the EIST
To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>. Press <F10> to save your changes and exit the BIOS setup. After the computer restarts, right click on a blank space on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen Saver tab. Click the Power button on the Monitor power section to open the Power Options Properties window.
On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. Click Apply, and then click OK.
10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low.
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system.

Appendix: CPU features

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology
The motherboard supports Intel Pentium LGA775 processors with HyperThreading Technology. Hyper-Threading Technology 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 you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. Installing Windows XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended. Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading.
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
To use the Hyper-Threading Technology: 1. 2. 3. Install an Intel Pentium CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced menu, make sure that the item HyperThreading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports HyperThreading Technology. Restart the computer.

These ASUS Motherboard and Intel Processors Combo products are eligible for rebates for purchases made between September 1, 2008 and September 21, 2008 at participating resellers.

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ASUS Maximus II Formula + Any one of Intel Q9650, Q9550, Q9400, Q8200, E8600, or E7300 ASUS P5Q-E + Any one of Intel Q9650, Q9550, Q9400, Q8200, E8600, or E7300 ASUS P5Q + Any one of Intel Q9650, Q9550, Q9400, Q8200, E8600, or E7300 ASUS P5Q SE+ Any one of Intel Q9650, Q9550, Q9400, Q8200, E8600, or E7300
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