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  • Page 1 P5Q3...
  • 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

    Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ........... 1-4 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ......1-7 Chapter Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Motherboard layout ............2-2 2.2.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    BIOS setup 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 3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........3-7 BIOS setup program ..............3-8 3.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] ........3-17 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency [Auto] ..........3-17 3.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] ......... 3-18 3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] ......... 3-19 3.4.7 DRAM Read Training [Auto] .......... 3-20 3.4.8 DRAM Write Training [Auto] .......... 3-20 3.4.9 MEM.
  • 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 Configuration ..........3-39 3.8.3 Express Gate ..............3-40 3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile ............3-41 3.8.5...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Specifications Summary

    Support Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU * This motherboard isdesigned with VRD11.1 power phase, and cannot be compatible with VRD10 designed CPU. Please refer to www.asus.com for “CPU support list”. * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel P45 / ICH10R ®...
  • Page 12 - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS AI Direct Llink ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Shield - ASUS Drive Xpert - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS O.C.
  • Page 13 Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion Support CD Contents Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 15: Chapter1: 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 P5Q3...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    ® 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

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / ® Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / ® Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking, multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB.
  • Page 19 3D settings, and check the effect with a real-time 3D-rendered preview within ATI´s Catalyst™ Control Center to rule your CrossFireX system. ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in OS.

  • Page 20: Asus Unique 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 21: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    - creating more energy efficiency. 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.”...

  • Page 22: Drive Xpert

    BIOS or back up your favorite settings. 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 23: Asus Exclusive Overclocking Features

    CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings. See page 4-35 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility.
  • 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. Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard layout ..............2-2 Motherboard overview ..............2-4 System memory ................. 2-10 Expansion slots ................2-16 Jumper ..................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-22 Starting up for the first time ............2-36 Turning off the computer ............2-37 ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 27: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Overview

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

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-31 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for 2-32 ASUS HDMI VGA card) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-29 ASUS P5Q3...

  • 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 six (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 Press the load lever with your thumb Retention tab (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Load lever Lift the load lever in the direction of PnP cap...
  • Page 33 ® ® The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced ® Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ® • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

  • Page 35: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 36: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 37: Memory Configurations

    3.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q3 2-11...
  • Page 38 P5Q3 Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR3-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) 512MB AENEON AEH93R10F A AENEON AEH660UD00-10FA98X 1024MB AENEON AEH93R10F A AENEON AEH760UD00-10FA98X 1024MB A-DATA J5308BASE-AE-E-S ELPIDA M3OEL3G3I4130A1B5Z 1024MB CORSAIR Heat-Sink Package CM3X1024-1066C7 1024MB...
  • Page 39 SAMSUNG SS M391B2873DZ1-CH9 2048MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG DS M378B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB SAMSUNG K4B1G0846D(ECC) SAMSUNG DS M391B5673DZ1-CH9 2048MB Transcend SEC816HCH9K4B1G0846D N/A TS256MLK64V3U 1024MB Transcend SCE813HCH9K4B1G0846D N/A TS128MLK64V3U 1024MB Transcend K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG SS TS128MLK64V3U 2048MB Transcend K4B1G0846D SAMSUNG DS TS256MLK64V3U ASUS P5Q3 2-13...

  • Page 40: Memory Configuration

    The O.C. mode is not guaranteed. It depends on whole system configuration and other parameters. For the setting, memory may need a external cooling device, such as fan, to work stably under high frequency/ voltage setting. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 41: Installing A Ddr3 Dimm

    DIMM. DDR3 DIMM notch 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 P5Q3 2-15...

  • Page 42: 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 43: Interrupt Assignments

    – – shared USB 2.0 controller 2 – – shared – – – – – SATA controller 1 – – shared – – – – – SATA controller 2 – – – shared – – – – ASUS P5Q3 2-17...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Jumper

    • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system. ASUS P5Q3 2-19...
  • Page 46 CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the advanced CPU / Northbridge overvoltage feature.
  • Page 47 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5Q3 2-21...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
  • Page 49 S/PDIF cable. 15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5Q3 2-23...

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
  • Page 51 Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5Q3 2-25...
  • Page 52 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology ®...
  • Page 53 Before using the Drive Xpert technology, make sure that you have connected the SATA signal cables and installed SATA hard disk drives. Refer to 4.3.10 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed application instructions. ASUS P5Q3 2-27...

  • Page 54: Usb Connectors

    If your chassis suppots 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 55 Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! This module should be purchased seperately. ASUS P5Q3 2-29...
  • Page 56 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-2 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 for better thermal environment.
  • Page 57 Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. 11. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). The S/PDIF Out cable are purchased separately. ASUS P5Q3 2-31...

  • Page 58: Front Panel Audio Connector

    A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. See section “3.5.1 Security” for details. The TPM module is purchased separately. Use the ASUS TPM module ONLY. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 59 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. ASUS P5Q3 2-33...

  • Page 60: 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 61: Asus Q-Connector

    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 62: 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 63: 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 for details. ASUS P5Q3 2-37...
  • Page 64 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 65: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Chapter 3: BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-9 Main menu .................. 3-12 Ai Tweaker .................. 3-17 Advanced menu ................. 3-23 Power menu ................3-31 Boot menu .................. 3-35 Tools menu ................. 3-39 Exit menu ..................3-43 ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.) ® 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 68 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from the Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 69 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start ® > 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 70: 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 71: 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 P5Q3...
  • Page 72 A:\>afudos /iP5Q3.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5Q3.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 73: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 74: 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. Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 75: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 76: Menu Items

    3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that Use [ENTER], [TAB], or System Time [11:56:54] [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] a field. menu. For example, selecting Main Floppy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English]...

  • Page 77: Main Menu

    Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] 3.3.4 Language [English] Allows you to select the display language for the BIOS setup screen. Configuration options: [Chinese(BIG5)] [Chinese(GB)] [English] ASUS P5Q3 3-11...

  • Page 78: Sata 1-6

    3.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type of...

  • Page 79: Storage Configuration

    • If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. ASUS P5Q3 3-13...

  • Page 80: Ahci Configuration

    Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 3.3.7 AHCI Configuration...

  • Page 81: System Information

    : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5Q3 3-15...

  • Page 82: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to configure overclocking-related items. Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and memory modules you install on the motherboard.

  • Page 83: Cpu Ratio Setting [Auto]

    [DDR3-533 MHz] [DDR3-602 MHz] [DDR3-640 MHz] [DDR3-667 MHz] [DDR3-800 MHz] The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings. Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. ASUS P5Q3 3-17...

  • Page 84: Dram Timing Control [Auto]

    3.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 1st Information: 4-4-4-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks]...

  • Page 85: Dram Static Read Control [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] 3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q3 3-19...

  • Page 86: Dram Read Training [Auto]

    3.4.7 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] 3.4.8 DRAM Write Training [Auto] Allows you to set DRAM write data timing optimization. Setting this item to [Disabled] may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability.

  • Page 87: Cpu Voltage [Auto]

    Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.80V to 3.08V with a 0.02V interval. 3.4.17 NB Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 2.20V* with a 0.02V interval. ASUS P5Q3 3-21...

  • Page 88: Sb Voltage [Auto]

    The value [2.20V] 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 2-19 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.

  • Page 89: Nb Clock Skew [Auto]

    [Auto] Select Item C1E Support [Enabled] Change Option Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] General Help CPU TM function [Enabled] Save and Exit Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Exit Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q3 3-23...
  • Page 90 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] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without...

  • Page 91: Chipset

    Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to set the memory hole mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] ASUS P5Q3 3-25...

  • Page 92: Onboard Device Configuration

    3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Enable or Disable High Definition Audio High Definition Audio [Enabled] Controller Front Panel Type [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Controller Mode [Enabled] Realtek GigaBit LAN [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]...
  • Page 93 VIA 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 P5Q3 3-27...

  • Page 94: Usb Configuration

    3.5.4 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options USB Devices Enabled: 1 Mouse Disabled Enabled USB Functions [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller...

  • Page 95: 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 P5Q3 3-29...

  • Page 96: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 97: 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 P5Q3 3-31...

  • Page 98: 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] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 Mouse function or set the PS/2 mouse...
  • Page 99 CPU Fan Profile [Silent] 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 100: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 101: 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 MyLogo™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 102: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...

  • Page 103: Change User Password

    Password Check [Setup] 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 P5Q3 3-37...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Drive Xpert Configuration

    Allows you to use the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors as normal 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. ASUS P5Q3 3-39...

  • Page 106: Express Gate

    3.8.3 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 4.3.11 ASUS Express GATE for details.

  • Page 107: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed...

  • Page 108: Ai Net 2

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

  • Page 109: 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 P5Q3 3-43...
  • Page 110 3-44 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • Page 111: 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 112 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-9 RAID configurations ..............4-34 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-42 ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 113: 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 114: Drivers Menu

    The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Installs the anti-virus utility and all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard.

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 116: Adobe Acrobat Reader

    ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 ® Installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader that allows you to open, view, and print ®...

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    Intel ICH10R 32 bit XP AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32bit XP AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 64 bit XP AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 64bit XP AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5Q3...

  • Page 118: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. 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. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 119: 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 P5Q3...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo™ The ASUS MyLogo™ 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 MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 122 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 123: Ai Net2

    LAN cable(s) connected to the LAN port(s). • 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 P5Q3 4-11...

  • Page 124: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    ® To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > 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 125 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 P5Q3 4-13...
  • Page 126 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 127 You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner of the browser. 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 P5Q3 4-15...
  • Page 128 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 129 The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the temperature scale. Loads the default Loads your saved threshold values for Cancels or configuration each sensor ignores your changes Applies your Saves your changes configuration ASUS P5Q3 4-17...

  • Page 130: Audio Configurations

    4.3.4 Audio configurations ® The Realtek audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The CODEC also includes ® ® the Realtek proprietary UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.

  • Page 131: Connector Settings

    Click the Room Correction sub-tab for individual speaker distance adjustment. Click the DTS UltraPC sub-tab to turn on/off the DTS UltraPC feature. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio output format. Click OK to effect the Speakers settings and exit. ASUS P5Q3 4-19...
  • Page 132 Line In To set the analog line in options Click the Line In tab. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default audio input device. The Line In tab allows you to adjust the recording and playback volume and set a default format for audio input.

  • Page 133: Configuration Options

    Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. by clicking the control tabs and dragging them up and down until you get the desired levels. Click the next button ( ) to display more menu options. Click OK to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS P5Q3 4-21...
  • Page 134 Audio I/O To set the Audio I/O options Click the Audio I/O tab. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. Click OK to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit Microphone To set the Microphone options...

  • Page 135: Asus Ai Suite

    4.3.5 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster, AI Nap, EPU-6 Engine 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 136 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 137: Asus Ai Nap

    4.3.6 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 138: Asus Fan Xpert

    4.3.7 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 139: Fan Profile Modes

    User: This mode allows you to change the CPU fan profile under certain limitation. For Chassis Fan, only Disable/Standard/Silent/Turbo modes could be selected. Click to close the Calibration window Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio ASUS P5Q3 4-27...

  • Page 140: Asus Ai Booster

    4.3.8 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 141: Asus Epu-6 Engine

    4.3.9 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 142 EPU-6 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving L i g h t s u p w h e n p o w e r saving engine is activated Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected.

  • Page 143: Advanced Settings Menu

    CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. • ASUS P5Q3 4-31...
  • Page 144 Fan Control: Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power. • • Quiet: Lowers CPU fan speed and shuts off two chassis fans. • Slow: Lowers CPU fan and two chassis fan speeds. AI Nap Idle Time: Enters AI Nap mode after a certain time during system idle •...

  • Page 145: 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 146 The authorized user has full access to this folder. 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 disable the incoming folder first. Then, select first.

  • Page 147: 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 148 Configuring EZ Backup / Super Speed EZ Backup / Super Speed might erase all original data in both hard disks. Ensure that you have back up all your data in your hard disks before using the Drive Xpert function. To start EZ Backup / Super Speed configuration: Click Drive Xpert Configuration button.

  • Page 149: Partitioning Volumes

    New Partition. If the New Partition option is not available, right-click Disk item, and then select Initialize Disk to initialize the disk first. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the volume partition. ASUS P5Q3 4-37...
  • Page 150 Click to launch the ASUS Utility Panel. Launch ASUS Utility Panel Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility Panel. Refer to pages 4-36 and 4-37 for Drive Xpert configuration. • EZ Backup / Super Speed might erase all original data in both hard disks.

  • Page 151: 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 152 Select the target disk volume for you to install Express Gate. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive, it is recommended to install Express Gate in Volume C. Click Next to continue. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
  • Page 153 Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Function <Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P5Q3 4-41...

  • Page 154: Using The Configuration Panel

    Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. •...

  • Page 155: Using The Launchbar

    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 156 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 157 The most common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the case, you don’t need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. ASUS P5Q3 4-45...
  • Page 158 Shows user- created image album(s) Image control bar 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. 4-46 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 159 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 160: Updating Express Gate

    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 161: Raid Configurations

    RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk for details. ASUS P5Q3 4-49...

  • Page 162: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays.

  • Page 163: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5Q3 4-51...

  • Page 164: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 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. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 165 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 the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q3 4-53...

  • Page 166: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 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. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 167 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. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default value indicates the maximum capacity allowed. ASUS P5Q3 4-55...
  • Page 168 Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. The following warning message appears. 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 the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.
  • Page 169 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 the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q3 4-57...

  • Page 170: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Creating a RAID driver disk ® A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows XP/Vista and later operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista user, you can create a RAID driver disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive.
  • Page 171 To install the RAID driver in Windows Vista: ® Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS P5Q3 4-59...
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