Asus P5Q User Manual Page 1

MotherboardP5Q Deluxe

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

3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-353.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-373.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> t

3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.8.2 Express GateAllows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-393.8.3 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

3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.8.4 Ai Net 2Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-41Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend

3-42 Chapter 3: BIOS setup

4Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.

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

ASUS P5Q DeluxeChapter summary44.1 Installing an operating system ... 4-14.2 Support DVD information

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folde

4-2 Chapter 4: Software support4.2.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-34.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Ins

4-4 Chapter 4: Software supportASUS AI SuiteThe ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet the

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-54.2.4 Make disk menuThe Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64

4-6 Chapter 4: Software support4.2.5 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of th

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-7Browse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.4.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of t

4-8 Chapter 4: Software supportTechnical support FormDisplays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technic

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-94.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the inst

xiiP5Q Deluxe specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pent

4-10 Chapter 4: 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 Deluxe 4-113. Click the Run button to perform a cable test.4.3.2 AI NET2The AI NET2 features the Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT). VCT

4-12 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-13Sensor alertWhen a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show.When d

4-14 Chapter 4: Software supportChanging the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-15Monitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to t

4-16 Chapter 4: Software supportPCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information o

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-17Memory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the

4-18 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. Installing

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-19Other feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of the expande

xiiiIEEE 1394 LSI® L-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-boa

4-20 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.5 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. En

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-214.3.6 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different

4-22 Chapter 4: Software supportClick to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratioClick to close the Calibration windowFan pro

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-234.3.7 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the ha

4-24 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.8 ASUS EPU—Six EngineASUS EPU—Six Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. Thi

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-25Six Engine main menuAuto ModeRuns calibrationTurbo ModeHigh Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMax. Power Saving ModeAdvanced

4-26 Chapter 4: Software supportAdvanced settings menuClick Advance ( ) from the Six Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. So

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-27Conguration optionsTurbo Mode High Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMaximum Power Saving ModeCPU FrequencyOverclocking +1%

4-28 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct LinkASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-29The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the i

xivBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SATA port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ4

4-30 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX® High Denition Audio utility)The ADI AD2000B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-chann

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-31A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2)If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMA

4-32 Chapter 4: Software supportPlayback SettingsTo congure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. You can adjust the

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-33More SettingsClick for the further congurations.EqualizerAllows you to congure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies.A

4-34 Chapter 4: Software supportPreferencesDisplays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc.SpeakersAllows you to

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-35Audio Setup WizardBy clicking the icon from the SoundMAX® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply fo

4-36 Chapter 4: Software supportJack congurationThis screen helps you congure your computer’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have i

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-37Audio preferencesClick the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings.General opt

4-38 Chapter 4: Software supportMicrophone optionsClick the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings.Enhanced Microphone F

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-394.3.11 ASUS Drive XpertWithout drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure dat

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

4-40 Chapter 4: Software supportConguring EZ BackupThis mode allows one hard disk to backup the other hard disk automatically. The special design can

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-41Conguring Super SpeedThis mode allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously. The dual channel design can largely enhance h

4-42 Chapter 4: Software support5. The setup is completed.6. The Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notication area turns green to indicate that Supe

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-435. The Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® notication area turns gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is disabled.Normal

4-44 Chapter 4: Software supportSchedule Drive VerifyAllows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard drives. Click Ok to apply the settings;

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-45Firmware UpdateAllows you to update the rmware. Click Browse to locate the rmware le that you want to update. Then click Downlo

4-46 Chapter 4: Software supportUsing Drive Xpert funcition in Express Gate SSD environmentYou may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate SSD enviro

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-47EZ BackupTo start EZ Backup conguration:1. Click EZ Backup from the main screen.2. Check if the SATA cables and power cords are

4-48 Chapter 4: Software supportSuper SpeedTo start Super Speed conguration:1. Click Super Speed from the main screen.2. Check if the SATA cables a

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-49Using Drive Xpert funcition in BIOS setup environmentYou may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. Enter BIOS setup

ASUS P5Q DeluxeChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package co

4-50 Chapter 4: Software support4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSDASUS Express Gate SSD is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web, Sk

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-51Using the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate SSD settings.Click on an icon to open a part

4-52 Chapter 4: Software support• The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards.• You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Expre

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-53 Opens Conguration Panel, which lets you specify network settings and other preferences.In the rare case that one of the abov

4-54 Chapter 4: Software support2. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you chec

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-55If you plug the network cable into a different port while Express Gate SSD is running (e.g. move the cable from LAN1 to LAN2), you

4-56 Chapter 4: Software supportUsing ASUS Drive XpertWithout drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-57Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon

4-58 Chapter 4: Software supportThe Updater can preserve your Express Gate settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an upd

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-594.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10,

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q Deluxe motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest techno

4-60 Chapter 4: Software support4.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel® Matrix Storage co

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-61Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0,

4-62 Chapter 4: Software supportCreating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-636. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, and then press <Enter>. The available stripe s

4-64 Chapter 4: Software supportCreating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume an

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-65Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press &l

4-66 Chapter 4: Software supportCreating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-674. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following screen ap

4-68 Chapter 4: Software support4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Start Windows®.2. Place th

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-69To install the RAID driver in Windows XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to ins

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

4-70 Chapter 4: Software support

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

ASUS P5Q DeluxeChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced In

ASUS P5Q Deluxe A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• The mo

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 Deluxe A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technol

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing trafc bet

iiE3717First Edition April 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionAI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To w

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-5Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over

1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “ngers” -- making it convenient and eas

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-71.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking featuresAI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed

1-8 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 DeluxeChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overv

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard s

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overview2.2.1 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel con

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-32.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2-322. LGA775 CPU Socke

iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the corr

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-52.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad / C

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, m

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-75. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the soc

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced I

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-92.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to en

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the D

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-132.5.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

ivContents2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ... 2-162.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ...

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-152.5.3 Interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 K

2-16 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 Deluxe 2-17• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance.

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-192. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when you wan

ASUS P5Q Deluxe2-212.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or mouse.2. Coax

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects

ASUS P5Q Deluxe2-232.8.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD

v3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ... 3-133.3.8 System Information ...

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master - BlackTwo devices Cable

ASUS P5Q Deluxe2-25Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onbo

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [orange, port 0]; SATA_E2 [white, port 1])These connectors are fo

ASUS P5Q Deluxe2-275. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these con

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a m

ASUS P5Q Deluxe2-297. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans o

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection senso

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-3110. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The powe

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-3312. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a

vi3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ... 3-293.6.5 APM Conguration ...

2-34 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 Deluxe 2-3515. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few ste

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8.3 Installing the optional fanInstall the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water coole

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-372.9 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switch

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.10 Turning off the computer2.10.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the S

3BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

Chapter summary3ASUS P5Q Deluxe3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 3-13.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-13.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Syste

3-2 Chapter 3: 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 Deluxe 3-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desk

vii4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD ... 4-504.4 RAID congurations ...

3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-53.1.3 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the u

3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3.

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-73.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility describ

3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-93.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows

3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-113.3.5 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-me

3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDM

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-13Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is acces

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

3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.3.8 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-153.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items.Take caution when changing the sett

3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setupFSB Frequency [XXX]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-17• The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual].• The conguration options for some

3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setupWRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks]WRITE To WRITE Delay(D) [Auto]C

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-19The following ten (10) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key. Y

3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.4.16 NB Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 2.06V* with a 0.02V inte

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-213.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Conguration op

3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-23C1E Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Max CP

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

3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.5.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-253.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv

3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setupUpdate To Super Speed [Press Enter]This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert Mode Update item to [Mode change] and

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-273.5.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter&g

3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.5.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No]When

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-293.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then

3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup3.6.5 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-31Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 k

3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setupCPU Fan Profile [Standard]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the

ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-333.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display