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  • Page 1 P5QC...
  • 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

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ............ 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features ............. 1-7 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Onboard LED .................

  • Page 4: Contents

    Chapter 3: 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 BIOS setup program ..............3-7 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............3-8 3.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 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 Timing Control ..........3-17 3.4.6 DRAM Static Read Control .......... 3-18 3.4.7 DRAM Dynamic Write Control ........
  • Page 6 Boot Device Priority ............3-32 3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 3-33 3.7.3 Security ................. 3-34 Tools menu ................. 3-36 3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............3-36 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control ............3-37 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update ..........3-37 3.8.4 Express Gate ..............3-38 3.8.5...
  • Page 7 Contents 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ............. 4-49 RAID configurations ..............4-59 4.4.1 RAID definitions ............4-59 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ........4-60 4.4.3 Intel RAID configurations ..........4-60 ® Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-68 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ..4-68 4.5.2...

  • 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: P5Qc Specifications Summary

    * DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on the black slots for one DIMM per channel. Ensure to install the DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs ONLY on the BLACK slots! * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot supports PCIe 2.0 mode...
  • Page 13 P5QC specifications summary ASUS Unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS AI Direct Link...
  • Page 14 8 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4 WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE, Manageability Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6”...

  • 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 P5QC...

  • 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

    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

    Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. ASUS P5QC...
  • Page 20 ASUS New EPU "The World's Only Intelligent Power Saving Processor The new EPU - ASUS' hardware-based energy saving processing unit for the PC, intelligently detects CPU and Graphics card loadings; and optimizes the energy providing system in real-time. With auto phase switching, the new EPU saves up to 80.23% CPU power, enhances power efficiency by...

  • Page 21: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    DO NOT uninstall the heatsink by yourself. Doing so may affect the heat dissipation performance. 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.
  • Page 22 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 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. 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 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-5 System memory ................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................2-18 Jumpers ..................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-24 Starting up for the first time ............2-39 Turning off the computer ............2-40 ASUS P5QC...

  • 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 P5QC...

  • 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

    2-31 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-33 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-26 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-36 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-34 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-36 ASUS P5QC...

  • 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 Retention tab thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the...
  • 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 P5QC...
  • Page 34 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ® ® 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.

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5QC...

  • 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

    You can only install either DDR2 module(s) or DDR3 module(s) on the motherboard; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs work only on the black slots for one DIMM per channel. Ensure to install the DDR2 1066MHz DIMMs ONLY on the BLACK slots! ASUS P5QC 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 or 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 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 QIMONDA IMSH1GU03A1F1C-10G • • 1024MB Qimonda IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F QIMONDA IMSH1GU13A1F1C-10F • • 2048MB Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10F QIMONDA IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10F • • 2048MB Qimonda IDSH1G-03A1F1C-10G QIMONDA IMSH2GU13A1F1C-10G • • 1024MB WINTEC IDSH51-03A1F1C-10F QIMONDA 3DU3191A-10 • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QC 2-13...

  • Page 40: Memory Configuration

    A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. P5QC Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional)
  • Page 41 • 2048MB Patriot PM128M8D2BU-25KC Patriot PSD22GB002 • • • 2048MB Team Heat-Sink Package TEDD2048M800HC5 • • 1024MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E UMAX D48001GP3-63BJU • • • 2048MB UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E UMAX D48002GP0-73BCU • • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QC 2-15...
  • Page 42 Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports two pairs of 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 43: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it DIMM notch flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QC 2-17...

  • 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

    – – – – – SATA controller 1 – – shared – – – – – SATA controller 2 – – – shared – – – – Audio Azalia – – – – – – shared – ASUS P5QC 2-19...

  • 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 slot. 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: Jumpers

    • Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. ASUS P5QC 2-21...
  • Page 48 Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or using a USB device.
  • Page 49 For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3. • The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P5QC 2-23...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port*. Supported by Marvell LAN controller, this port allows ®...
  • Page 51 S/PDIF cable. 13. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 14. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5QC 2-25...

  • Page 52: 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 53 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 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5QC 2-27...
  • Page 54 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives and optical disc drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, 1, 5, ®...
  • Page 55 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. ASUS P5QC 2-29...
  • Page 56 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 57 This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5QC 2-31...
  • Page 58 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 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. 2-32...
  • Page 59 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5QC 2-33...
  • Page 60 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. •...
  • Page 61 • 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 P5QC 2-35...
  • Page 62 13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).

  • Page 63: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5QC 2-37...
  • Page 64 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 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 3. ASUS P5QC 2-39...

  • Page 66: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 2.9.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. ® The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.

  • Page 67: 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 68 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-7 Main menu .................. 3-10 Ai Tweaker .................. 3-15 Advanced menu ................. 3-22 Power menu ................3-28 Boot menu .................. 3-32 Tools menu ................. 3-36 Exit menu ..................3-41 ASUS P5QC...

  • Page 69: 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 70 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 71 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 72: 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 73: 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 P5QC...
  • Page 74 [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iP5QC.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5QD.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 ..done Advance Check ..

  • Page 75: 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 P5QC...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    3.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:55:25] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 05/20/2008] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English] Use [+] or [-] to configure the SATA1 [Not Detected] System Time. SATA2 [Not Detected] SATA3 [Not Detected] SATA4 [Not Detected] SATA5 [Not Detected] SATA6...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Scroll bar 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 P5QC...

  • Page 78: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB]...

  • Page 79: Sata 1-6

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] ASUS P5QC 3-11...

  • Page 80: 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 81: Ahci Configuration

    SATA Port1 [Auto] 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 P5QC 3-13...

  • Page 82: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Bios Information Version : 0405 Build Date : 05/20/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count : 2 System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 83: 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 P5QC 3-15...

  • Page 84: 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] FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800...

  • Page 85: Dram Timing Control

    Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] 2nd Information : 8-4-8-4-9-4-7 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] ASUS P5QC 3-17...

  • Page 86: Dram Static Read Control

    WRITE to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] –...

  • Page 87: Dram Write Training

    <-> keys to adjust the value. To restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key. 3.4.13 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. ASUS P5QC 3-19...

  • Page 88: Cpu Pll Voltage

    • 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. • The value [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.70000V].

  • Page 89: Sb Voltage

    Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-21...

  • Page 90: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit CPU Configuration Configure CPU.
  • Page 91 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 C-STATE Technology. When enabled, the ® CPU idle is set to C2/C3/C4. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QC 3-23...

  • Page 92: Chipset

    3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features. WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Chipset Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE: Allow...

  • Page 93: Onboard Device Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the onboard Atheros Gigabit LAN. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LSI Firewire 1394 [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QC 3-25...

  • Page 94: Usb Configuration

    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] 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...

  • 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 P5QC 3-27...

  • 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] used for System Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Suspend. ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration...

  • 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 P5QC 3-29...

  • Page 98: Hardware Monitor

    The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item. 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.
  • Page 99 Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [Turbo] to achieve maximum chassis 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. Boot Settings Configuration A virtual floppy disk Security drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you...

  • 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 2™ 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> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • 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 P5QC 3-35...

  • 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 Control

    All original data of the two hard drives will be erased for Super Speed setup. • 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...

  • Page 106: 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 SSD for details.

  • Page 107: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.5 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 O.C. Profile 1 Status : Not Installed to Profile 1 O.C. Profile 2 Status : Not Installed Save to Profile 1...

  • Page 108: Ai Net 2

    3.8.6 AI NET 2 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools Marvell Check LAN AI NET 2 cable during POST. Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup...

  • 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 P5QC 3-41...
  • Page 110 3-42 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 ..............4-59 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-68 ASUS P5QC...

  • 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

    L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. Marvell 61xx SATA Controller Driver ® Installs the Marvell 61xx SATA controller driver. ASUS EPU-Six Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 115: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS P5QC...

  • Page 116: Drive Xpert

    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). Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility.

  • Page 117: Make Disk Menu

    4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell 61xx ® driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. ASUS P5QC...

  • 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 P5QC...

  • 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 2™ The ASUS MyLogo 2™ 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 2 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 4-17...

  • Page 130: 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 131 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. ASUS P5QC 4-19...

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: Fan Profile Modes

    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 135: 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 136: 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 137: Engine Main Menu

    Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) *• Click Current to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 6 Engine. ASUS P5QC 4-25...

  • Page 138: Advanced Settings Menu

    Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Move the slider to adjust Click the arrow to see more...
  • Page 139 CPU Loadline Light/Medium/ Light/Medium/ Heavy Heavy Fan Control Keep Bios Keep Bios Setting/Slow Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Never/After 3 AI Nap Idle Time mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 hours hours hours hours ASUS P5QC 4-27...

  • Page 140: 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 141 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 142: Audio Configurations

    4.3.10 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, ®...

  • Page 143: Connector Settings

    The Configuration options shown in this section are for reference purposes only and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. In the Windows Vista™ environment, Realtek HD Audio Manager automatically detects devices connected to the analog/digital ports and shows corresponding configuration options tabs. ASUS P5QC 4-31...
  • Page 144 Digital Output ® The Realtek audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. You can set your listening environment, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the digital output options From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Digital Output tab.
  • Page 145 Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. Click the Beam Forming option button to eliminate surrounding noise interferences. Click the Default Format sub-tab for options on changing the default audio input format. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit. ASUS P5QC 4-33...
  • Page 146 Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window.

  • Page 147: 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 to effect the Mixer settings and exit. ASUS P5QC 4-35...
  • Page 148 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings. To set the Audio I/O options From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, 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.
  • Page 149 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. Click to test your settings. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS P5QC 4-37...

  • Page 150: 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 151 The setup is completed. Click Ok to restart your computer at once. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows notification area ® turns green to indicate that EZ Backup is set up successfully. ASUS P5QC 4-39...
  • Page 152 Configuring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously. The dual channel design can largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. • This setup erases all original data in both hard disks. Ensure to back up all data in the hard disks before using this setup.
  • Page 153 The setup is completed. Click Ok to restart your computer at once. After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows notification area turns ® gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is disabled. ASUS P5QC 4-41...

  • Page 154: Partitioning Volumes

    Partitioning volumes You have to partition volumes for the hard disk after Super Speed configuration. To partition volumes: Right-click My Computer on the Windows desktop, ® and then select Manage from the pop-up window. Select Disk Management. Right-click the unallocated space of the disk, and then select New Partition.
  • Page 155 New Schedule Allows you to set specific date and time for the schedule. Physical Drive Allows you to set schedule for the selected hard disk. Scheduled Displays the date and time for the setup schedule. ASUS P5QC 4-43...
  • Page 156 Event Log Displays event log list that might be helpful for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction. Click Refresh to update the event log list; and click Ok to close the window. Setup Password Allows you to set the password for configuration access.
  • Page 157 Restart the system, and launch the Express Gate. Launching Drive Xpert To open the ASUS Utility panel, click . Launch Drive Xpert from the ASUS Utility panel. The main screen as shown below appears. Select EZ Backup or Super Speed according to your need.
  • Page 158 EZ Backup To start EZ Backup configuration: Click EZ Backup 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. All original data on the hard drive connected to the SATA_ E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard will be erased.
  • Page 159 Before proceeding, ensure to back up all original data in the two hard disks. Otherwise, the system erases all data in both hard disks. Click Next to continue. The setup is completed. Click OK to close the configuration window. ASUS P5QC 4-47...
  • Page 160 [Press Enter] Express Gate [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Reset User Data [No] Select Screen Select Item ASUS O.C. Profile Enter Go to Sub Screen AI Net 2 F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Drive Xpert Control [Auto] This item allows you to enable or disable the Drive Xpert function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled]...

  • Page 161: 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 162 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 163 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 P5QC 4-51...

  • Page 164: 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. Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method.

  • Page 165: 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 166 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 167 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 P5QC 4-55...
  • Page 168 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. 4-56 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 169 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 170: 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 171: 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 P5QC 4-59...

  • Page 172: 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 173: 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 P5QC 4-61...
  • Page 174 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: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: 128KB Capacity: XXX GB Create Volume...
  • Page 175 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. ASUS P5QC 4-63...

  • Page 176: 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: Volume1 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size: Capacity: XXX GB Create Volume [ HELP ]...
  • Page 177 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 P5QC 4-65...
  • Page 178 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. Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the utility main menu, select 1.
  • Page 179 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. ASUS P5QC 4-67...

  • Page 180: 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 181 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 P5QC 4-69...
  • Page 182 4-70 Chapter 4: Software support...

  • Page 183: Appendix: Cpu Features

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

  • Page 184: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary ® Intel EM64T ..................A-1 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-1 ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...........A-3 ASUS P5QC...

  • Page 185: Intel ® Em64T

    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 4 for details.

  • Page 186: 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 187: 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 P5QC...
  • Page 188 Appendix: CPU features...

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