Asus P5Q SE PLUS User Manual Page 1

MotherboardP5Q SE Plus

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

3-8Chapter 3: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technica

xiP5Q SE Plus specications summary(continued on the next page)CPULGA775 socket for Intel® Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Extreme / Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo

xiiP5Q SE Plus specications summaryUSB12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)ASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesIntellig

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE Plus motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features a

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-31.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restr

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 ASUS unique featuresASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Exp

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-5AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system a

1-6Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-71.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard s

iiE4182First Edition V1 September 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that t

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-91.5.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.

1-10Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-111.6.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that the

1-12Chapter 1: Product introduction5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket th

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-137. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.AB

1-14Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fa

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-153. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!

1-16Chapter 1: Product introductionChannel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B21.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe mothe

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-171.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• You

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

1-18Chapter 1: Product introductionP5Q SE Plus Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Size Vendo

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-19DDR2-800 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DS Part No.DIMM supportA* B* C* 4G Kingsto

1-20Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-800 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DS Part No.DIMM supportA* B

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-21DDR2-667 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DS Part No.DIMM supportA* B* C* 2G ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 N/A ASINT D

1-22Chapter 1: Product introductionSize Vendor Chip No. CL Chip BrandSS/DS Part No.DIMM supportA* B* C* 2G PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 PSC DS AL8E8F73C-6

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-231.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can c

1-24Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-251.8.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCIEx1_1 slot shared shared shared shared – – – –P

1-26Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply wi

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-271.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear t

ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-291.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-28Chapter 1: Product introduction• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB por

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-291.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectorsActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mb

1-30Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-312. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three conne

1-32Chapter 1: Product introduction3. ICH10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-335. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any o

1-34Chapter 1: Product introduction7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-359. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Con

1-36Chapter 1: Product introduction• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Spe

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-37• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this conne

vContents2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control ... 2-182.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control ...

1-38Chapter 1: Product introductionASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in

ASUS P5Q SE Plus1-391.11 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switc

1-40Chapter 1: Product introduction1.12 Turning off the computer1.12.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the St

2Chapter 2: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS paramete

2-2Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-3Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid netw

2-4Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows®

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-52.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. Insert a

2-6Chapter 2: BIOS setupTo update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherbo

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-72.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the u

viContents2.8 Tools menu ... 2-372.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ...

2-8Chapter 2: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. B

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-92.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when

2-10Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update us

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-112.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationA

2-12Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-132.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system info

2-14Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.4 SATA 1–6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-15DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto]Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and

2-16Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-172.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Select I

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

2-18Chapter 2: BIOS setupFSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1600 400 MHzFSB 1333 333 MHzFSB 1066 266 M

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-191st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Cloc

2-20Chapter 2: BIOS setupREAD to READ Delay(D) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks]WRITE to WRITE Delay(S) [Auto]Con

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-212.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]Allows you to set the system performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The following t

2-22Chapter 2: BIOS setup• Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to a high level may damage

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-232.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Scree

2-24Chapter 2: BIOS setupIntel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology. When set to [Enabled], you

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-252.5.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to disp

2-26Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.3 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-272.5.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter&g

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

2-28Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-292.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then

2-30Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-312.6.6 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically dete

2-32Chapter 2: BIOS setupChassis Fan Ratio [Standard]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Standard],

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-332.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display

2-34Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationBoot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Display

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-352.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

2-36Chapter 2: BIOS setup<Enter> to changepassword.<Enter> again to disabled password.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-372.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gui

2-38Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Express Gate.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Enter OS

ASUS P5Q SE Plus2-392.8.4 ASUS O.C. ProleThis item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Proe 1/2Allows you to save the curre

2-40Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or di

3Chapter 3: Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

3-2Chapter 3: Software supportIf Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from th

ASUS P5Q SE Plus3-33.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessa

3-4Chapter 3: Software support3.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click t

ASUS P5Q SE Plus3-5ASUS PC Probe IIThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected pro

3-6Chapter 3: Software support3.2.4 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the

ASUS P5Q SE Plus3-73.2.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the cont