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  • Page 1 P5Q3 Deluxe/ WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ....................... viii Safety information ..................ix About this guide ..................x P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary ........ xii Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2...

  • Page 4: Contents

    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 3.3.7 AHCI Configuration ............3-13 3.3.8 System Information ............3-14 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 3-15 3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ............3-16 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ............3-16 3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge ........... 3-17 3.4.4 DRAM Frequency ............3-17 3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 ....
  • 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 Express Gate ..............3-39 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile ............3-40 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 ................. 3-41 Exit menu ..................
  • Page 7 Contents 4.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ............ 4-24 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ............4-28 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility) ... 4-30 ® 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert ............4-39 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD ..........4-50 RAID configurations ..............4-60 4.4.1...

  • 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: P5Q3 Deluxe/Wifi-Ap@N Specifications Summary

    Dual channel memory architecture Supports Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) ® * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) Expansion Slots 2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots, supporting ATI CrossFireX™ Technology at x8 link (PCIe 2.0 x16_1 blue, PCIe 2.0 x16_2 black*)
  • Page 13 - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution - ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2 - ASUS Fan Xpert - ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or Passive-Cooling only ASUS EZ DIY:...
  • Page 14 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
  • Page 15 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specifications summary 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” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 17: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 18 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 21: High Definition Audio

    Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-23 and 2-24 for details. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 22: Asus Unique Features

    You can also enjoy the choice to set the device in AP-Mode or Client Mode. Refer to the bundled ASUS WiFi-AP@n manual for more details. See page 2-23 for details.

  • Page 23: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

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

  • Page 24: Asus Crystal Sound

    See page 2-11 for details. 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 25 See page 3-40 for details. ASUS DieHard BIOS The ASUS DieHard BIOS consists of two BIOS chips, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. The ASUS DieHard BIOS can restore corrupted main BIOS data from the backup BIOS automatically. The technology saves users the hassle of recovering the BIOS file or buying a replacement BIOS chip.

  • Page 26: Asus Intelligent Performance And Overclocking Features

    ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 4-23 for details. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the...

  • Page 27: 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 28 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-5 System memory ................. 2-12 Expansion slots ................2-15 Jumpers ..................2-19 Onboard switches ..............2-21 Connectors ................. 2-22 Starting up for the first time ............2-38 2.10 Turning off the computer ............2-39 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 29: Before You Proceed

    Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 30: Motherboard Overview

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

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-30 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-35 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-32 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT, for ASUS HDMI 2-36 VGA card) Express_Gate SSD ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Installing The Cpu

    2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb Retention tab (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
  • Page 35 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 38: 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 39: Installing The Optional Fans

    • Plug the optional fan cable to the CHA_FAN2 connector on the motherboard. • Make sure the optional fan is installed correctly to prevent damage to the fan and motherboard components. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-11...

  • Page 40: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

  • Page 41: Memory Configurations

    • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-13...

  • Page 42: Memory Configuration

    Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the orange slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 43: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. 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 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-15...

  • 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-17...

  • 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 If one of the PCIe x1 slots is occupied, the universal PCI Express x16 slot (black) will downgrade to max. x1 speed. • Connect a chassis fan to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1/2/3 when using multiple graphics cards for better thermal environment. See page 2-31 for details. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-19...

  • Page 48: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 49 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-21...

  • Page 50: Onboard Switches

    Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. Reset switch Press the reset switch to reboot the system.

  • Page 51: Connectors

    Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers in a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 2-23 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 52 Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 10. Wireless LAN ports. These ports are on the onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tagling cables and wires.
  • Page 53 17. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 18. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 2-25 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 54: Internal Connectors

    2.8.2 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 55 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. 2-27 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 56 ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA 1-6 [red]) 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, and 10 configuration with the Intel Matrix Storage Technology through the ®...
  • Page 57 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. 2-29 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 58 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 59 You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector (1394, red) first, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector onboard.

  • Page 60: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced.
  • Page 61 If you want to use two or more high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with 1000 W power or above to ensure the system stability. PSU suggested list PSU suggested list SilverStone ST1000 Seasonic SS-600HT Thermaltake W0083RE Thermaltake PUREPower-600AP Silverstone SST-ST75ZF EnerMAX EG701AX-VE (E)(24P) ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-33...

  • Page 62: Power Supply Requirements

    Power supply requirements Heavy Loading SMF 3.2XE Memory 1 GB*4 8800 Ultra*3 SATA-HDD eSATA-HDD IDE-CDROM IDE-HDD +12V_8Pin +12V_24pin +5V_24pin +3V_24pin +12V_VGA1 +12V_VGA2 +12V_VGA3 Voltage (V) 12.14 12.21 5.22 3.456 12.2 12.2 12.2 Current (A) 11.32 13.71 6.41 6.98 6.51 6.59 Power (W) 137.425 167.399...
  • Page 63 10.45 12.68 281.875 Power (W) 20.9 10.45 12. 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. (black) ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-35...
  • Page 64 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable.

  • Page 65: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-37...
  • Page 66 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. Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector...

  • Page 67: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-39...

  • Page 68: 2.10 Turning Off The Computer

    2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Vista™: ® Click the Start button then select Shut Down. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. ® If you are using Windows ®...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 70 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........3-1 BIOS setup program ..............3-7 Main menu .................. 3-10 Ai Tweaker .................. 3-15 Advanced menu ................. 3-23 Power menu ................3-30 Boot menu .................. 3-34 Tools menu ................. 3-38 Exit menu ..................3-42 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 71: 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 72 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 73 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 74: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

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

  • Page 75: Afudos Utility

    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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 76 A:\>afudos /iP5Q3D.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5Q3D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 77: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 78: 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 [Wed 05/14/2008] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Language [English]...

  • Page 79: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 80: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker...

  • Page 81: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-11...

  • Page 82: Storage Configuration

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

  • Page 83: Ahci Configuration

    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 P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-13...

  • Page 84: System Information

    3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Bios Information Version : 0304 Build Date : 05/12/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz Speed : 3000MHz Count...

  • Page 85: Ai Tweaker Menu

    Enter Go to Sub Screen PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Change Option ********************************************** General Help Load-Line Calibration [Auto] Save and Exit CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Exit PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-15...

  • Page 86: Ai Overclock Tuner

    3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Manual Auto Loads the optimal settings for the system. If you install memory module(s) supporting the eXtreme X.M.P.

  • Page 87: Fsb Strap To North Bridge

    1st Information: 6-6-6-15-4-36-6-4 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] – [10 DRAM Clocks] [11 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-17...
  • Page 88 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] – [17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] – [17 DRAM Clocks] [18 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] –...

  • Page 89: Dram Static Read Control

    Enable this function to optimize the DRAM Write Data Timing. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.11 MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Enabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-19...

  • Page 90: Ai Clock Twister

    3.4.12 Ai Clock Twister [Auto] Allows you to set the DRAM performance. Set this item to [Light] or [Lighter] to enhance DRAM compatibility, or [Strong] or [Stronger] to enhance DRAM performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] 3.4.13 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance.

  • Page 91: Cpu Gtl Voltage Reference(0/2)

    Voltage and NB Voltage items are labeled in different color, indicating the risk levels of high voltage settings. Refer to the table below for details. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-21...

  • Page 92: Nb Gtl Reference

    Blue Yellow Purple CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V 1.80V~2.00V 2.02V~2.20V 2.22V~2.78V FSB Termination Voltage 1.20V~1.38V 1.40V~1.90V DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.98V 2.00V~2.20V 2.22V~2.40V 2.42V~3.08V NB Voltage 1.10V~1.26V 1.28V~1.40V 1.42V~1.58V 1.60V~2.26V 3.4.21 NB GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge GTL voltage. Different ratio might enhance CPU overclocking ability.

  • Page 93: Advanced Menu

    (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 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] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-23...
  • Page 94 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 support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel...

  • Page 95: 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-25...

  • Page 96: 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] Marvell IDE [Enabled] Marvell IDE Boot ROM [Enabled] Marvell LAN1 [Enabled] LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Marvell LAN2 [Enabled]...
  • Page 97 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 [Mode change] and uses the orange SATA port labeled SATA_E1 (port 0) and the white SATA port labeled SATA_E2 (port 1) as normal SATA ports.

  • Page 98: 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 99: Pcipnp

    When set to [NO], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [YES] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-29...

  • Page 100: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 101: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-31...

  • Page 102: Hardware Monitor

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

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Specifies the Boot Boot Settings Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 105: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 3 feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 106: Security

    3.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...

  • Page 107: Change User Password

    When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-37...

  • Page 108: Tools Menu

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

  • Page 109: Express Gate

    3.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] 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 110: Asus O.c. Profile

    3.8.3 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 111: Ai Net 2

    Check Marvell POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Check Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 3-41...

  • Page 112: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup...

  • Page 113: 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 114 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 4-1 Support DVD information ............4-1 Software information ..............4-9 RAID configurations ..............4-60 Creating a RAID driver disk ............4-69 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 115: 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 116: Drivers Menu

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

  • Page 117: 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 118: Drive Xpert

    ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.0 and is the easiest and fastest way for users to...

  • Page 119: Make Disk Menu

    Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA Driver Allows you to create a Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SATA driver disk. ® ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 120: 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 121: Other Information

    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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Software Information

    4.3.1 ASUS MyLogo 3™ The ASUS MyLogo 3™ 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 3 is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD.
  • Page 124 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 125: 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-11...

  • Page 126: 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 127 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-13...
  • Page 128 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 129 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-15...
  • Page 130 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 131 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-17...

  • Page 132: 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 133 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 P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-19...

  • Page 134: 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 135: 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 136: 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 137: 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 138: 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 139: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-25...

  • Page 140: 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 141 Light/Medium/ Heavy Heavy Fan Control Keep Bios Keep Bios Setting/Slow Setting/Quiet AI Nap Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Idle Time mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 hours hours hours hours ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-27...

  • Page 142: 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 143 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 144: Ai Audio 2 (Soundmax ® High Definition Audio Utility)

    ® 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX High Definition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Definition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio ® capability through the SoundMAX audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software implements high quality audio synthesis/rendering, 3D sound positioning, and advanced voice-input technologies.
  • Page 145 Surround Virtualization Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for use with stereo speakers or headphones. ® SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio2) is available only under the Windows Vista™ operating system. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-31...
  • Page 146 Playback Settings To configure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
  • Page 147 Allows you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering, Speakerphone, Voice Recording, and Directional Beam. More Settings Click for the further configurations. Equalizer Allows you to configure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-33...
  • Page 148 Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker Trim and Speaker Delay. Bass Allows you to do the Bass management. Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc. 4-34 Chapter 4: Software support...
  • Page 149 Control Panel. ® ® Audio Setup Wizard ® By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX control panel, you can easily configure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Definition Audio. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-35...
  • Page 150 Jack configuration Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you configure your This screen helps you adjust speaker computer’s audio ports, depending on volume. Click the Test button to hear the audio devices you have installed. the changes you have made. Adjust microphone volume This screen helps you adjust microphone volume.

  • Page 151: Listening Environment Options

    Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output. Listening Environment options Click the Listening Environment tab to set up your speaker, acoustic environment, and enable/disable the Virtual Theater Surround function. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-37...

  • Page 152: Microphone Options

    • The directional Array and Speaker Phone are purchased separately and function only when working with the ASUS Array Mic. • If you are using Windows Vista, you have to manually enable the directional Array and Speaker Phone function.

  • Page 153: 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 154 Configuring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk to backup the other hard disk automatically. This helps you to save your vital data even if one hard disk is damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup. •...
  • Page 155 After restarting your computer, the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows notification area ® turns green to indicate that Super Speed is set up successfully. If one hard disk is corrupt, all data in both hard disks will be lost. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-41...
  • Page 156 Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to disable the Drive Xpert function and use the two SATA connectors as the other onboard SATA connectors. When using one hard disk in Normal Mode, connect the hard disk to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) connector on the motherboard.

  • Page 157: Partitioning Volumes

    If the New Partition option is not available, right-click Disk item, and then select Initialize Disk to initialize the disk first. A New Partition Wizard screen appears. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the volume partition. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-43...
  • Page 158 Other feature buttons Click to open the Schedule Drive Verify window Click to open the Event Log list Click to open the Setup Password window Click to open the Firmware Update window Click to open the Help menu Click to hide the setup window Click to return to the previous page Schedule Drive Verify Allows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard disks.
  • Page 159 Click Ok to apply the settings. Firmware Update Allows you to update the firmware. Click Browse to locate the firmware file that you want to update. Then click Update to start the update process. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-45...
  • Page 160 You may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate SSD environment by preparing only two hard disks. 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 161 SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. Otherwise, the system erases all data in the port 1 hard disk. Click Next to continue. The setup is completed. Click OK to close the configuration window. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-47...
  • Page 162 Super Speed To start Super Speed configuration: Click Super Speed from the main screen. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are installed properly. Click Next to continue. Click Next to continue the configuration. Before proceeding, ensure to back up all original data in the two hard disks.
  • Page 163 Super Speed erases all original data in both hard disks. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Press ENTER to run the utility to select Drive Xpert Control [Auto] and update BIOS. Drive Xpert Mode Update [Mode Change] This utility doesn't...

  • Page 164: Asus Express Gate Ssd

    4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web, Skype, and viewing your pictures. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate SSD menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate applications.
  • Page 165 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-51...

  • Page 166: Using The Configuration Panel

    Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate SSD 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 167: 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 168 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 SSD”. Click to open Express Gate SSD Help.
  • Page 169 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 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-55...
  • Page 170 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 171 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 172 New versions of the 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. Express Gate software is released as an image file with .DFI extension.
  • Page 173 Clearing the user data is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-59...

  • Page 174: Raid Configurations

    RAID configurations ® The motherboard comes with the Intel ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial ATA channels. 4.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.

  • Page 175: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    Select [RAID] from the Configure SATA as item options, then press <Enter>. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-61...

  • Page 176: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. ®...
  • Page 177 Select 2 to 6 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-SelectsDisk [ENTER]-Done Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, and then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-63...
  • Page 178 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

  • Page 179: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-65...
  • Page 180 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager option ROM v8.0.0.1027 ICH10R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE VOLUME MENU ] Name:...
  • Page 181 [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select Enter a name for the RAID 5 set and press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), and then press <Enter>. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-67...
  • Page 182 The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk...

  • Page 183: Creating A Raid Driver Disk

    Insert a floppy disk into the floppy disk drive or connect a USB flash disk if you are using Windows Vista OS. Follow succeeding screen instructions to complete the process. Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection. ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n 4-69...
  • Page 184 To install the RAID driver in Windows XP: During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 185: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...
  • Page 186 Chapter summary ® Intel EM64T ..................A-1 ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-1 ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...........A-3 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...

  • Page 187: 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 3 for details.

  • Page 188: 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 189: 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 P5Q3 Deluxe WiFi-AP@n...
  • Page 190 Appendix: CPU features...

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