Asus P5Q SE/R User Manual

MotherboardP5Q SE/R

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

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup<Enter> to changepassword.<Enter> again to disabled password.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-374.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Express Gate.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Enter OS

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-394.8.4 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 current

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

ASUS P5Q SE/RChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD information .

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder.

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the

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

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS PC Probe IIThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-55.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64bit XP AHC

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the conten

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the instal

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-115.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® ALC 1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experi

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportInformationClick the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, au

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-13MixerThe Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.To set the mixer options

xiiP5Q SE/R specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophoneThe Microphone option allows you congure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-152. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II.3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.Launching PC Pr

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportButton FunctionOpens the Conguration windowOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-17Moving the monitor panelsAll monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect. If you want to detach a monitor panel from the gr

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-19PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI devi

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-215.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch EPU-4 Engine, AI Booster, Fan Xpert, and AI Nap utilities easily. Installing

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-235.3.5 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hass

xiiiP5Q SE/R specications summaryASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesIntelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker:

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. En

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-25Click Apply at the bottom to save the setup.5.3.7 ASUS Fan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 EngineASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This ut

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-274 Engine main menuAuto ModeRuns calibrationHigh Performance ModeMax. Power Saving Mode Settings for each mode (refer to the next pag

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportSetting menuClick Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options i

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-29Conguration optionsTurbo Mode High Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMaximum Power Saving ModevCore Voltage DowngradeN/A N/A

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Wi

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-315. Select the target disk volume for you to install Express Gate. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive,

5-32 Chapter 5: Software supportOnce inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-33Using the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to open a particular

xivP5Q SE/R specications summaryBIOS Features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS Cr

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.• Volume Control: Control the volume fo

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-35 Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar opt

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support2. Open Network.Network3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when y

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-37• If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the na

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportConguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-395.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to congure IDE and

5-40 Chapter 5: Software support5.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel®

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-41Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RA

5-42 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-436. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size va

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

5-44 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-45Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, the

5-46 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vo

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-474. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following pop-up scre

5-48 Chapter 5: Software support5.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating sy

ASUS P5Q SE/R 5-49To install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install thi

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ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5Q SE/RChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Inte

ASUS P5Q SE/R A-1A.1 Intel® EM64TUsing the Intel® EM64T featureTo use the Intel® EM64T feature:1. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM6

ASUS P5Q SE/RChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package cont

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced Menu

ASUS P5Q SE/R A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading TechnologyUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:1. Install an Intel

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE/R motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologi

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe

ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-31.3.2 ASUS unique featuresASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the

iiE3751First Edition July 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS Quiet Thermal SolutionASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capab

ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-51.3.3 ASUS Stylish featuresASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

ASUS P5Q SE/RChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overvie

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5Q SE/R2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensu

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.30.5cm (12i

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-122. PCI slots2-203 PCI Express x1 slots2-204. PCI Express

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-242. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2-253. ICH10R Se

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-72.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that the soc

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket th

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-97. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.ABThe motherboard supports Intel® LG

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Ha

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChannel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1Channel B DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2P5Q SE/RP5Q SE/R 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Socket

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-132.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.Recommen

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5Q SE/R Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Size Vendor P

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-15 DDR2-800 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip BrandSS/DS Chip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*512MB Kingst

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-212.7 Connectors ...

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationIf you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, ensure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIO

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cau

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.IRQ Standard function0 System timer1 Standard 101/102

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-212.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB p

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsActivity/Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps c

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided opp

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-252. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connect

vContents4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ... 4-164.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ...

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial A

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-274. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modul

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-298. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 3

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sens

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-3112. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

ASUS P5Q SE/R 2-33ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Ref

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

viContents4.7.3 Security ... 4-354.8 Tools menu ...

ASUS P5Q SE/RChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the compu

ASUS P5Q SE/R 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

Chapter summary4ASUS P5Q SE/R4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setupQuit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoi

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® deskto

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environmenta. In

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.2.

viiAppendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1Using the Intel® EM6

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congur

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows t

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-134.3.4 SATA 1~6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for ea

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto]Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-154.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the ite

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

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Se

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-17FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationFront Side Bus CPU External FrequencyFSB 1600 400 MHzFSB 1333 333 MHzFSB 1066 266 MHzFSB 8

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:CAS# Latency [ 5 DRA

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-19READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks]WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto]Conguratio

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]Allows you to set the system performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual]The follo

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-21• Setting the CPU Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, Memory Voltage and North Bridge Voltage items to a high level may damage the ch

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-234.5.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupIntel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled]Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM Technology. When set to [Enabled], yo

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-254.5.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to displa

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

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-274.5.5 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changin

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-294.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pr

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.4 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/R 4-314.6.5 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detect

4-32 Chapter 4: 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/R 4-334.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display th

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationBoot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Full Screen Logo [Enabled]AddOn ROM Displa

ASUS P5Q SE/R 4-354.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to