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x(continued on the next page)P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summaryUSB10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel)IEEE 13
xiP5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summaryASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable
xii*Specications are subject to change without notice.Support DVD ContentsDrivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Ant
1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/[email protected] Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new featu
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europe
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n1-3PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances s
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Express Gate SDD Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Ex
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n1-5ASUS 16-Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16-phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16-ph
iiE3783First Edition V1 May 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software
1-6 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionOptional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufc
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n1-7ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard against static
1-8 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the availabl
2Chapter 1: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It incl
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Mother
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any mo
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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-32.2.2 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V) 2-322. LGA7
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.2.2.3 Placement directionWhen installing the mo
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-52.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core
iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...
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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-7The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on t
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced I
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-92.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ass
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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-112.3.4 Installing the optional fansInstall the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler. I
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modu
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-132.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.•
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.4 Removing a DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-152.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slo
ivContents2.5.4 PCI slots ... 2-172.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ...
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-172.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with P
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information• In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get bet
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-192.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can cl
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-212.7 Onboard switchesOnboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. Thi
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-2310. Wireless LAN ports. These ports are on the onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless network
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information16. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devi
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/[email protected] Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk
vNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDrive jumper setting Mode of device(s)Cable connectorSingle device Cable-Select or Master - BlackTwo devices Cable
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-27Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1-2)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-295. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors suppo
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-318. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or s
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 2x4-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The po
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-33Power supply requirementsHeavy LoadingCPUSMF 3.2XEMemory1 GB*4VGA8800 Ultra*3SATA-HDD6eSATA-HDD1IDE-CDROM1IDE-HDD1USB4+1
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware informationLight LoadingCPUConroe 3.0+EM64TMemory1 GB*2VGA8800 Ultra*1SATA-HDD2eSATA-HDD1IDE-CDROM1IDE-HDD0USB4+12V_8Pin +12V
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-3512. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Dig
viSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the
2-36 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n2-37ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a fe
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.9 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/[email protected] Turning off the computer2.10.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® Vista™:1. Click the Sta
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viiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis gu
viiiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual
ixP5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celer
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