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  • Page 1 P5Q-E...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ... iii Notices ... viii Safety information ... ix About this guide ... x P5Q-E specifications summary ... xii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-2 1.3.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Using the dual function power switch ... 2-41 Chapter 3: Managing and updating your BIOS ... 3-1 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ... 3-1 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ... 3-4 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility ... 3-5 BIOS setup program ... 3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 3-8 3.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 3.3.8 System Information ... 3-14 Ai Tweaker menu ... 3-15 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ... 3-15 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ... 3-16 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge ... 3-16 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency ... 3-16 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 ... 3-17 3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control ...
  • Page 6 Boot Device Priority ... 3-34 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration ... 3-35 3.7.3 Security ... 3-36 Tools menu ... 3-38 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ... 3-38 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control ... 3-39 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update ... 3-39 3.8.4 Express Gate ... 3-40 3.8.5...
  • Page 7 Contents 4.3.8 ASUS EPU—6 Engine ... 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ... 4-28 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert ... 4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ... 4-50 RAID configurations ... 4-60 4.4.1 RAID definitions ... 4-60 4.4.2...

  • Page 8: Notices

    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.

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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.

  • Page 10: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 11: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 12: P5Q-E Specifications Summary

    4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory Dual channel memory architecture * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). ** When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows 32-bit operation system may onlyl recognize less than 3GB.
  • Page 13 - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS DieHard BIOS...
  • Page 14 P5Q-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Contents Form Factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ... 1-1 Package contents ... 1-1 Special features ... 1-2 ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    Thank you for buying an ASUS 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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

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

  • Page 19: Asus Unique Features

    ASUS EPU-6 Engine The new ASUS EPU—the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new 6 engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time.

  • Page 20: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    Fanless Design—Stack Cool 2 ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat these critical components generate.
  • Page 21 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.

  • Page 22: Asus Mylogo3

    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.

  • Page 23: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    ASUS intelligent performance and overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-23 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the...
  • Page 24 Chapter 1: Product Introduction...

  • Page 25: 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 2-5 System memory ... 2-11 Expansion slots ... 2-18 Jumpers ... 2-22 Onboard switches ... 2-24 Connectors ... 2-25 Starting up for the first time ... 2-40 2.10 Turning off the computer ... 2-41 ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

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

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) ASUS P5Q-E Page 2-36 2-33 2-11 2-23...

  • Page 30: Placement Direction

    2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.4 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 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. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 33 The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly. ASUS P5Q-E CPU notch Alignment key Gold triangle...
  • Page 34 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ®...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5Q-E ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan ® -certified multi-directional heatsink and fan.

  • Page 36: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 37: System Memory

    240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B ASUS P5Q-E Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-11...

  • Page 38: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You 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 configuration.
  • Page 39 P5Q-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. APACER 2GB (Kit of 2) CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package 4GB (Kit of 2) CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package CRUCIAL 100258 CRUCIAL 97533 2GB (Kit of 2) G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4GB (Kit of 2) G.SKILL...
  • Page 40 P5Q-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. 512MB A-DATA AD29608A8A-25EG A-DATA AD26908A8A-25EG A-DATA AD20908A8A-25EG 512MB Apacer AM4B5708JQJS8E Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E Apacer AM4B5808CQJS8E CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package Crucial Heat-Sink Package Crucial Heat-Sink Package Crucial Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL...
  • Page 41 P5Q-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-800MHz capability (cont.) Size Vendor Chip No. Aeneon AET03R25DC Asint DDRII1208-GE Asint DDRII1208-GE 512MB CENTURY HY5PS12821BFP-S5 CENTURY HY5PS12821BFP-S5 Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C 64M8PC6400 512MB Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25EC Patriot PM64M8D2BU-25PAC Patriot PM128M8D2BU-25KC UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E P5Q-E Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL)

  • Page 42: Memory Configuration

    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. 2-16 Chip Brand SS/ Part No.

  • Page 43: Installing A 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. ASUS P5Q-E Unlocked retaining clip Locked Retaining Clip DDR2 DIMM notch...

  • Page 44: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 45: Interrupt Assignments

    USB controller 6 – USB 2.0 controller 1 – USB 2.0 controller 2 – SATA controller 1 – SATA controller 2 – Audio Azalia – ASUS P5Q-E – shared – – – – shared – – – – –...

  • Page 46: Pci Slots

    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 specifications. Refer to the figure 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 Express specifications.
  • Page 47 If one of the PCIe x1 slots is occupied, the universal PCI Express x16 slot (black) will downgrade to max. x1 speed. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-33 for details. ASUS P5Q-E 2-21...

  • Page 48: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 49 2-3. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P5Q-E OV_CPU OV_NB up to 1.70V up to 1.9V...

  • Page 50: Onboard Switches

    Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when you want to fine-tune performance on a bare or open-case system. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system.

  • Page 51: Connectors

    Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5Q-E LAN controller, this port allows ® LAN controller, this port allows ®...
  • Page 52 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.

  • Page 53: Internal Connectors

    This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS P5Q-E 2-27...
  • Page 54 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
  • Page 55 SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. ASUS P5Q-E Matrix Storage Technology through the ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA ®...
  • Page 56 All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed setup. Before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. 2-30 SIL5723 controller. ®...
  • Page 57 If your chassis supports front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard.
  • Page 58 You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.
  • Page 59 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. • If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1, CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 60 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 component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 61 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. ASUS P5Q-E 2-35...
  • Page 62 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. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 63 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. ASUS P5Q-E 2-37...

  • Page 64: System Panel Connector

    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.
  • Page 65 16. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You 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. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.

  • Page 66: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 67: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section 3.6 Power Menu in Chapter 3 for details. ASUS P5Q-E Vista: shuts down. ®...
  • Page 68 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 69: 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 70 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 3-1 BIOS setup program ... 3-7 Main menu ... 3-10 Ai Tweaker ... 3-15 Advanced menu ... 3-23 Power menu ... 3-30 Boot menu ... 3-34 Tools menu ... 3-38 Exit menu ... 3-43 ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 71: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
  • Page 72 Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.
  • Page 73 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 74: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 75: Afudos Utility

    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: 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. ASUS P5Q-E...
  • Page 76 A:\>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5Q-E.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ... done Reading flash ...

  • Page 77: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 78: Bios Menu Screen

    3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Ai Tweaker System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 Storage Configuration System Information System Information v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main...

  • Page 79: Menu Items

    Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 3.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5Q-E System Time [11:56:54] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]...

  • Page 80: Main Menu

    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. Main Ai Tweaker System Time...

  • Page 81: Sata 1-6

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 82: Storage Configuration

    DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.

  • Page 83: Ahci Configuration

    Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Configuration options: [Auto] [Not Installed] SMART Monitoring [Enabled] Allows you to set the Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology. Configration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY [15] BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Auto]...

  • Page 84: System Information

    3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main Bios Information Version : 0121 Build Date : 04/17/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count...

  • Page 85: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools [Auto]...

  • Page 86: Cpu Ratio Setting

    3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0] [08.0] [09.0] The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual].

  • Page 87: Dram Clk Skew On Channel A1/A2/B1/B2

    [30 DRAM Clocks] [35 DRAM Clocks] [42 DRAM Clocks] Write Recovery Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] Read to Precharge Time [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q-E 3-17...

  • Page 88: Dram Static Read Control

    2nd Information: 8-3-5-4-6-4-6 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: READ to WRITE Delay(S/D) [Auto] 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] –...

  • Page 89: Dram Read Training

    <Enter> key. You can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. ASUS P5Q-E 3-19...

  • Page 90: Cpu Voltage

    3.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.85000V to 2.10000V* with a 0.00625V interval. • Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable.

  • Page 91: Nb Gtl Voltage Reference

    [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.23 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5Q-E Blue Yellow 1.50V~1.78V 1.80V~2.00V 1.40V~1.90V 1.80V~1.98V...

  • Page 92: Pcie Spread Spectrum

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

  • Page 93: Advanced Menu

    The following items appear only when you set the TCG/TPM SUPPORT item to [YES]. Execute TPM COMMAND [Last setting] Allows you to enable or disable the TPM security chip. Configuration options: [Last setting] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot...

  • Page 94: Cpu Configuration

    TPM Enable / Disable Status [No State] The item is not configurable. TPM Owner Status [No State] The item is not configurable To enable the TPM function, set the Execute TPM Command item to [Enabled] and then save the change (see 3.9 Exit menu for details). After the system reboots, the TPM Configuration menu will change into the following one.
  • Page 95 CPU speed is controlled by the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) C-STATE Tech [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the Intel CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the ® 3-25...

  • Page 96: Chipset

    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. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration...

  • Page 97: Onboard Device Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Agere Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled]...

  • Page 98: Usb Configuration

    3.5.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 99: Pcipnp

    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] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY [No] NO: lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system.

  • Page 100: Power Menu

    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 Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor...

  • Page 101: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power [Power Off] [Disabled]...

  • Page 102: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Energy Star 4.0c Support [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] to pass Energy Star 4.0c rating.
  • Page 103 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [Turbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    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 Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority Boot...

  • Page 105: Boot Settings Configuration

    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.

  • Page 106: Security

    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 configuration options. Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.

  • Page 107: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Full Access] [Setup] <Enter>...

  • Page 108: Tools Menu

    3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see page 3-4, section 3.1.2 for details.

  • Page 109: Drive Xpert Control

    • All changes spend 5 seconds to take effect. • Refer to 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. Update To Normal mode [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert Mode Update item to [Mode change] and uses the orange SATA port labeled SATA_E1 (port 0) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E2 (port 1) as normal SATA ports.

  • Page 110: Express Gate

    3.8.4 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.3.12 ASUS Express GATE for details.

  • Page 111: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.5 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1 Load from Profile 1...

  • Page 112: Ai Net 2

    3.8.6 Ai Net 2 AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Marvell LAN cable v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Marvell LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-42 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools...

  • Page 113: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5Q-E BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced...
  • Page 114 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 115: Chapter 4: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software. Software support...
  • Page 116 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ... 4-1 Support DVD information ... 4-1 Software information ... 4-9 RAID configurations ... 4-60 Creating a RAID driver disk ... 4-69 ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 117: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 4.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 118: Drivers Menu

    Yukon Gigabit Ethernet driver. Marvell 61xx SATA Driver Installs the Marvell ® 61xx SATA driver. ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. AD2000B audio driver and application. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 119: Utilities Menu

    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 utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 120 ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to...

  • Page 121: Make Disk Menu

    61xx ® driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. ® ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 122: Manual Menu

    4.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ®...

  • Page 123: 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 specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 124: Technical Support Form

    Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 125: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo3™ The ASUS MyLogo3™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo3™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 126 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 127: Ai Net2

    • If you want the system to check the status of the LAN cable before entering the OS, enable the item Post Check LAN Cable in the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5Q-E ® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable ®...

  • Page 128: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows taskbar.
  • Page 129 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. ASUS P5Q-E 4-13...
  • Page 130 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 computer’s desktop.
  • Page 131 DMI browser Click to display the DMI (Desktop Management Interface) browser. This browser displays various desktop and system information. Click the plus sign (+) before DMI Information to display the available information. ASUS P5Q-E Small display ® 4-15...
  • Page 132 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, hard disk drive space, and memory usage.
  • Page 133 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default threshold values for each sensor Applies your changes ASUS P5Q-E Loads your saved Cancels or configuration ignores your changes Saves your configuration...

  • Page 134: Asus Ai Suite

    4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU—6 Engine, AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 135 Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. ASUS P5Q-E Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/...

  • Page 136: Asus Ai Nap

    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 icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 137: Asus Fan Xpert

    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 different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
  • Page 138 Fan profile 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 quiet fan operation. • Turbo: This mode boosts the fan to achieve maximal fan speed for the best cooling effect.

  • Page 139: Asus Ai Booster

    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...

  • Page 140: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    4.3.8 ASUS EPU—6 Engine ASUS EPU—6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies 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.
  • Page 141 Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) *• Click Current you click the Renew button *• Click Total since you launched 6 Engine. ASUS P5Q-E Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Lights up when power saving engine is activated Displays the amount of CO2...

  • Page 142: Advanced Settings Menu

    Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Restore default settings Configuration options in Advanced settings menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in Advanced settings menu.
  • Page 143 Turn Off Never/After 3 hard disks mins–After 5 hours CPU Loadline Fan Control AI Nap Never/After 3 Idle Time mins–After 5 hours ASUS P5Q-E High Medium Power Performance Saving Mode Mode Downclocking -1% to -50% Small/Medium/ High On/Off Never/After 3 Never/After 3 mins–After 5...

  • Page 144: Asus Ai Direct Link

    You must first 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 AI Direct Link feature.
  • Page 145 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder under another directory.

  • Page 146: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 147 Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5Q-E to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2, ® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you more multi- ®...
  • Page 148 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
  • Page 149 Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5Q-E Port settings Click the tab to display the rear panel ports for Microphone or Line 4-33...
  • Page 150 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 151 SoundMAX ® Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5Q-E Control Panel. ® ® control panel, you can easily 4-35...
  • Page 152 Jack configuration This screen helps you configure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume. You will be asked to read pre- written text to allow the AudioWizard to adjust the volume as you speak. 4-36 Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker...
  • Page 153 Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5Q-E 4-37...
  • Page 154 • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 155: Asus Drive Xpert

    4.3.11 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 configurations. With its user-friendly graphical user interface, you can easily arrange hard drive backups or enhance the hard drive’s transfer rate.
  • Page 156 Configuring 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. •...
  • Page 157 After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows turns green to indicate that Super Speed is set up successfully. If one hard disk is corrupt, all data in both hard disks will be lost. ASUS P5Q-E notification area ® 4-41...
  • Page 158 Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to disable the Drive Xpert function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 159 If the New Partition option is not available, right-click Disk item, and then select Initialize Disk to initialize the disk first. A New Partition Wizard screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the volume partition. ASUS P5Q-E desktop, ® 4-43...
  • Page 160 Other feature buttons Click to hide the setup window Schedule Drive Verify 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 verification at once.
  • Page 161 Click Ok to apply the settings. Firmware Update Allows you to update the firmware. Click Browse to locate the firmware file that you want to update. Then click Update to start the update process. ASUS P5Q-E 4-45...
  • Page 162 Restart the system, and launch the Express Gate. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click Utility panel. The main screen as shown below appears. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to your need. Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks.
  • Page 163 SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system erases all data in the port 1 hard disk. Click Next to continue. The setup is completed. Click OK to close the configuration window. ASUS P5Q-E 4-47...
  • Page 164 Super Speed To start Super Speed configuration: Click Super Speed from the main screen. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue the configuration. Before proceeding, ensure to back up all original data in the two hard disks.
  • Page 165 SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. Main Ai Tweaker ASUS EZ Flash 2 Drive Xpert Control Drive Xpert Mode Update Update To Super Speed Update To EZ Backup...

  • Page 166: Asus Express Gate

    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.
  • Page 167 The very first time you enter the Express Gate environment (by launching either web or Skype from the first screen), a first time wizard will guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. Basic configurations include language, date and time and screen resolution. ASUS P5Q-E 4-51...
  • Page 168 Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re-size a window by dragging any of its four corners.
  • Page 169 Express Gate to finish clearing the settings. This is also useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted. The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5Q-E 4-53...
  • Page 170 USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network.
  • Page 171 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.
  • Page 172 Open Network. Network Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • 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 (LAN1 or LAN2) is connected.
  • Page 173 Shows user- created image album(s) ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P5Q-E Help View mode...
  • Page 174 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 configurations. To start ASUS Drive Xpert application Open the ASUS Utility panel.
  • Page 175 Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.

  • Page 176: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 177: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press <Enter>. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5Q-E ® Matrix ®...
  • Page 178 ® 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 ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. ®...

  • Page 179: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5Q-E [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume0...
  • Page 180 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 and video editing.
  • Page 181 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q-E [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 182 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Enter a unique volume name that has no special characters and is [↑↓]-Change Enter a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
  • Page 183 [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next Enter a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), and then press <Enter>. ASUS P5Q-E [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name: Volume5...
  • Page 184 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following screen appears. Port Drive Model XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX [↑↓]-Previous/Next Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press <Space>...

  • Page 185: Creating A 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. ASUS P5Q-E ® ® ICH10R RAID driver disk.
  • Page 186 To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 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.

  • Page 187: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 188: Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary ® Intel EM64T ...A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...A-3 ® Technology (EIST) ...A-1 ASUS P5Q-E...

  • Page 189: Using The Intel ® Em64T Feature

    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.

  • Page 190: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 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>...

  • Page 191: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper- Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5Q-E ® ® Pentium LGA775 processors with Hyper- ®...
  • Page 192 Appendix: CPU features...

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