Contents - Asus P5Q-E Hardware User Manual

Contents

2.5.5
2.5.6
2.5.7
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-22
2.7 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 2-24
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-25
2.8.1
2.8.2
2.9 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 2-40
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-41
2.10.1
2.10.2
Chapter 3:
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
3.2.4
3.2.5
3.2.6
3.2.7
3.2.8
3.2.9
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-10
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5
3.3.6
3.3.7
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PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-20
PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-20
Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... 2-20
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-25
Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-27
Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-41
Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-41
BIOS setup
ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-4
AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 3-5
BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-8
Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-8
Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-8
Menu items ..................................................................... 3-9
Sub-menu items .............................................................. 3-9
Configuration fields ......................................................... 3-9
Pop-up window ............................................................... 3-9
Scroll bar ......................................................................... 3-9
General help ................................................................... 3-9
System Time ................................................................. 3-10
System Date ................................................................. 3-10
Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 3-10
Language ...................................................................... 3-10
SATA 1-6 ........................................................................3-11
Storage Configuration ................................................... 3-12
AHCI Configuration ....................................................... 3-13