E3717 - P5Q Deluxe PDF
E3717 - P5Q Deluxe PDF
E3717 - P5Q Deluxe PDF
Motherboard
E3717
First Edition
April 2008
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Contents
Contents....................................................................................................... iii
Notices........................................................................................................ viii
Safety information....................................................................................... ix
About this guide........................................................................................... x
P5Q Deluxe specifications summary........................................................ xii
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Contents
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots...................................................... 2-16
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots.............................................. 2-16
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot...................................... 2-16
2.6 Jumpers....................................................................................... 2-18
2.7 Onboard switches....................................................................... 2-20
2.8 Connectors.................................................................................. 2-21
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors................................................... 2-21
2.8.2 Internal connectors........................................................ 2-23
2.8.3 Installing the optional fan............................................... 2-36
2.9 Starting up for the first time....................................................... 2-37
2.10 Turning off the computer............................................................ 2-38
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function................................... 2-38
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch............................. 2-38
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Contents
3.3.7 AHCI Configuration........................................................ 3-13
3.3.8 System Information........................................................ 3-14
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu......................................................................... 3-15
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ....................................................... 3-15
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting . ....................................................... 3-15
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge ............................................ 3-16
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency ......................................................... 3-16
3.4.5 DRAM Command Rate ................................................. 3-16
3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 3-16
3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control ........................................... 3-18
3.4.8 Ai Clock Twister ............................................................ 3-18
3.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster . ................................................ 3-18
3.4.10 CPU Voltage ................................................................ 3-19
3.4.11 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) ................................ 3-19
3.4.12 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) ................................ 3-19
3.4.13 CPU PLL Voltage .......................................................... 3-19
3.4.14 FSB Termination Voltage .............................................. 3-19
3.4.15 DRAM Voltage .............................................................. 3-19
3.4.16 NB Voltage .................................................................... 3-20
3.4.17 NB GTL Voltage Reference .......................................... 3-20
3.4.18 SB Voltage .................................................................... 3-20
3.4.19 PCIE SATA Voltage ....................................................... 3-20
3.4.20 Load-Line Calibration . .................................................. 3-20
3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................. 3-21
3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum ................................................ 3-21
3.5 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 3-22
3.5.1 CPU Configuration......................................................... 3-22
3.5.2 Chipset........................................................................... 3-24
3.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration....................................... 3-25
3.5.4 USB Configuration......................................................... 3-27
3.5.5 PCIPnP.......................................................................... 3-28
3.6 Power menu................................................................................. 3-29
3.6.1 Suspend Mode . ............................................................ 3-29
3.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume......................................... 3-29
3.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support........................................................... 3-29
Contents
3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 3-29
3.6.5 APM Configuration......................................................... 3-30
3.6.6 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 3-31
3.7 Boot menu................................................................................... 3-33
3.7.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 3-33
3.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration........................................... 3-34
3.7.3 Security.......................................................................... 3-35
3.8 Tools menu.................................................................................. 3-37
3.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2........................................................... 3-37
3.8.2 Express Gate................................................................. 3-38
3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Profile.......................................................... 3-39
3.8.4 Ai Net 2.......................................................................... 3-40
3.9 Exit menu..................................................................................... 3-41
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Contents
4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD.............................................. 4-50
4.4 RAID configurations................................................................... 4-59
4.4.1 RAID definitions............................................................. 4-59
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks...................................... 4-60
4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations.............................................. 4-60
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk........................................................ 4-68
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS..... 4-68
4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows®...................... 4-68
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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the motherboard.
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign
means that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /iP5QD.ROM
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P5Q Deluxe specifications summary
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad /
Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme /
Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Intel® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Chipset Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access
Technology
System Bus 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
Memory 4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 /
667 MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
* 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, support ATI CrossFireX™
Technology at x8 speed (PCIe 2.0 x16_1 blue,
PCIe 2.0 x16_2 black*)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot at max. x4 speed (black)**
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
* PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. x8 link)
**If any other PCI Express x1 slot is occupied, this slot
will downgrade to max. x1 speed.
Multi-GPU support Supports up to quad ATI CrossFireX™ GPUs
Storage Intel® ICH10R Southbridge:
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1,
5, and 10
Marvell 88SE6121 controller:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
Silicon Image SIL5723 controller (Drive Xpert
Technology):
- 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed
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P5Q Deluxe specifications summary
IEEE 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-board, 6 ports at back
panel)
ASUS Unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution:
- ASUS EPU-Six Engine
- ASUS Xtreme 16-Phase Power Design
- ASUS AI Nap
ASUS AI Life Features:
- ASUS Express Gate SSD
- ASUS AI Direct Llink
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2
- ASUS Fan Xpert
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Drive Xpert
- ASUS DieHard BIOS
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Profile
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo3™
ASUS Exclusive ASUS AI Booster utility
Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker 2:
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V
increment
- vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control
- vChipset (N.B.): 48-step chipset voltage control
- vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control
- vVTT_CPU: 40-step Hyper Transport voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz
increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to
180MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
(continued on the next page)
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P5Q Deluxe specifications summary
Back 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 RJ45 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel Audio I/O ports
Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x COM connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors (Red)
1 x CPU Fan connector
3 x Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange)
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x Power on switch
1 x Reset switch
BIOS Features 16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4
Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE,
Chassis Intrusion
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.
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1
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it
supports.
Product
introduction
Chapter summary
1.1
1.2
1
Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................. 1-2
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.
PCIe 2.0
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed
and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward
compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and
affect the heat dissipation performance.
For optimal cooling performance, remove the protect film attached on the
ICH10R southbridge before use.
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. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to
achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS AI Audio 2
AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound
field without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or
solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to
experience true-to-life high quality audio.
Noise Filter
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an
OS-based flash utility.
ASUS MyLogo3™
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.
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
most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration.
Hardware
information
Chapter summary
2.1
2
Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................... 2-5
2.4 System memory.......................................................................... 2-11
2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 2-14
2.6 Jumper......................................................................................... 2-18
2.7 Onboard switches....................................................................... 2-20
2.8 Connectors.................................................................................. 2-21
2.9 Starting up for the first time....................................................... 2-37
2.10 Turning off the computer............................................................ 2-38
• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or
a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling
components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded
antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
• 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.
Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and
internal connectors.
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page
1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) 2-32
2. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-6
3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN; 2-29
3-pin CHA_FAN1-3; 3-pin PWR_FAN)
4. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-11
5. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin 2-19
OV_NB)
6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-30
7. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-23
8. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6) 2-25
9. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2-24
10. SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1 [orange, port 0]; 2-26
SATA_E2 [white, port 1]
11. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-18
12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) 2-34
13. Power-on and Reset switch 2-20
14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 2-27
15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) 2-30
16. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-28
17. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-33
18. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 2-31
19. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-33
20. ASUS Express Gate SSD 4-50
• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.
• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the
CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.
• Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or
above.
• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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.
• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.
Alignment key
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.
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.
• When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you
use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan.
• Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design
and requires no tool to install.
Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you
install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the
Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU
before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
A B
B A
1
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to
the CPU fan connector.
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
A B
B A
4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
Channel Sockets
Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2
Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2
• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The
system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel
configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then
mapped for single-channel operation.
• It is recommended to install the memory modules from the yellow slots for
better overclocking capability.
• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor.
• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize
less than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical
functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation
system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE).
• If you install Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of
less than 3GB is recommended.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb
chips.
2
1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket DDR2 DIMM notch
by pressing the retaining clips
outward.
2. Align a DIMM on the socket 1
such that the notch on the DIMM
matches the break on the socket.
1
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. DO NOT
force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.
1
1. Simultaneously press the
retaining clips outward to unlock
the DIMM. 1
DDR2 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.
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.
1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with
it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.
2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a
chassis).
3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw
for later use.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is
completely seated on the slot.
5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.
6. Replace the system cover.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See
Chapter 3 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
• If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move
the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS
clearance, reinstall the battery.
• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to
overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU
Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS
can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
• Due to the chipset behavior, AC power off is required to enable C.P.R.
function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the
power cord before rebooting the system.
OV_CPU OV_NB
Pins 2-3 (Default) up to 1.70V up to 1.76V
Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) up to 2.10V up to 2.06V
• Before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability,
use the BIOS items introduced in 3.4 Ai Tweaker first to adjust the desired
CPU and Northbridge performance. Make sure your system function well
under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of
these two jumpers.
• Refer to 3.4 Ai Tweaker for more information about CPU and Northbridge
overvoltage settings.
• DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you install a new CPU
and have not booted for the first time. Doing so may cause the system to
halt. 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.
2. Reset switch
Press the reset switch to reboot the system.
1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or
mouse.
2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.
3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port allows
Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
4. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable
devices.
5. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port*. Supported by Marvell® LAN controller, this port allows
Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
*To compliant with Energy Star 4.0, this port does not support WOL
(Wake on LAN) function.
LAN port LED indications
ACT/LINK SPEED
Activity Link LED Speed LED
LED LED
Status Description Status Description
OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection
ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection
BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection
LAN port
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in
2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration.
12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
13. External SATA port. This port connects to an external Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
14. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
15. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device
via an optical S/PDIF cable.
16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are
available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the
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 IDE devices.
• The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) ports are for
SATA hard drives only. ATAPI device is not supported.
• Make necessary backup before using the Drive Xpert function:
All original data of the SATA_E2 (white, port1) hard drive will be erased for
EZ Backup setup.
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.
Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the
motherboard!
If your chassis supports 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.
Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage
the motherboard!
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.
DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!
• Only the CPU-FAN and CHA-FAN 1-3 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan
feature.
• If you install two or more VGA cards, we recommend that you plug the
rear chassis fan cable to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1,
CHA_FAN2 or CHA_FAN3 for better thermal environment.
• For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply
unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version)
and provides a minimum power of 400 W.
• Do not forget to connect the 8-pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise, the
system will not boot.
• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when
configuring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system
may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.
• If you want to use two high-end PCI Express x16 cards, use a PSU with
500W to 600W power or above to ensure the system stability.
• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your
system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator
at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.
aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.
1. Position the fan above the pipe 2. Fit the fan to the grooved edge of
and heatsink assembly. the heatsink.
3. Carefully push down the fan until 4. The photo shows the fan installed
it snugly fits the heatsink, then on the motherboard.
connect the fan cable.
7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the
instructions in Chapter 3.
BIOS setup
Chapter summary
3.1
3.2
Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 3-1
3
BIOS setup program..................................................................... 3-7
3.3 Main menu................................................................................... 3-10
3.4 Ai Tweaker................................................................................... 3-15
3.5 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 3-22
3.6 Power menu................................................................................. 3-29
3.7 Boot menu................................................................................... 3-33
3.8 Tools menu.................................................................................. 3-37
3.9 Exit menu..................................................................................... 3-41
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or
USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the
original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.
3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest
Internet option from the drop‑down you to avoid network traffic, or
menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next.
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start
> Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update
main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file
option from the drop‑down menu,
then click Next.
P5QD
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for
the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the
system.
3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods.
(1) Insert the floppy disk / USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the
floppy disk drive or the USB port.
Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following.
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
(2) Enter BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash2
and press <Enter> to enable it.
You can switch between drives by pressing <Tab> before the correct file
is found. Then press <Enter>.
4. When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update
process and automatically reboots the system when done.
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least
1024KB free space to save the file.
• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be same as shown.
1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to
the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /o[filename]
where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric
characters for the extension name.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))
Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done
Write to file...... ok
A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
1. 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.
2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to
the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:
afudos /i[filename]
where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy
disk.
A:\>afudos /iP5QD.ROM
4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
A:\>afudos /iP5QD.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 ...... done
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5QD.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 ...... done
Advance Check ......
Erasing flash ...... done
Writing flash ...... done
Verifying flash .... done
A:\>
• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section 3.9 Exit Menu.
• 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.
Storage Configuration
A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.
Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.
Type [Auto]
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Select Screen
Block(Multi-Sector Transfer)M
[Auto] Select Item
PIO Mode [Auto] +- Change Option
DMA Mode [Auto] F1 General Help
SMART Monitoring [Auto] F10 Save and Exit
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] ESC Exit
The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device,
Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and
SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show
N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
Type [Auto]
Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the
appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a
CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is
either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive.
Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]
• If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical
storage devices, keep the default setting [IDE].
• If you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host
Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item to [AHCI]. The AHCI allows
the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that
increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive
to internally optimize the order of commands.
• If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel®
Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk
drives, set this item to [RAID].
AHCI Port1
Device :Not Detected Select the type
of devices connected
SATA Port1 [Auto] to the system.
SMART Monitoring [Enabled]
Bios Information
Version : 0121
Build Date : 04/17/08
Processor
Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU @ 3.00GHz
Speed : 3000MHz
Count : 2
System Memory
Usable Size : 1024MB
Select Screen
Select Item
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Bios Information
Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
Processor
Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
System Memory
Displays the auto-detected system memory.
Take caution when changing the settings of the Ai Tweaker menu items.
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
The default values of the following items vary depending on the CPU and
memory modules you install on the motherboard.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit
Configure System Performance Settings
Options
Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Manual
FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] Auto
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DRAM Command Rate [Auto]
DRAM Timing Control [Auto]
DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]
Ai Clock Twister [Auto]
Ai Transaction Booster [Auto]
The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item
to [Manual].
Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800
CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz
The DRAM Frequency configuration options vary with the FSB Frequency
item settings.
Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become
unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.
The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction
Booster item to [Manual].
• Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage.
Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and
setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable.
• The value [2.10000V] of the CPU Voltage item is supported only if the
OV_CPU jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is
[1.70000V]. See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19
for details.
The minimum value of this item becomes 1.10V when a 45nm CPU is installed.
• The value [2.06V] of the NB Voltage item is supported only if the OV_NB
jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.76V].
See 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting on page 2-19 for details.
• Setting the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM Voltage
and NB Voltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory
module and CPU permanently. Proceed with caution.
• Some values of the CPU PLL Voltage, FSB Termination Voltage, DRAM
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.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The following items appear only when you set the CPU Ratio Control item to
[Auto].
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB
device is detected, the item shows None.
The following items appear only when you set USB Functions to [Enabled].
The USB 2.0 Controller Mode item appears only when you enable the USB
2.0 Controller.
3.5.5 PCIPnP
The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP
devices.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
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APM Configuration
Hardware Monitor
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and
applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first
try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off
causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
The following item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control item.
The following item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control
item.
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Change
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real
Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to
erase the RTC RAM.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to
change other security settings.
Select Screen
Select Item
+- Change Field
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate
environment after clearing its settings.
Save to Profile 1
Load from Profile 1
Save to Profile 2
Load from Profile 2
Note
[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info
[Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [Esc] Exit
• This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a floppy disk
with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only.
• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
the system boot failure!
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter Go to Sub Screen
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit
v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options
from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.
If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the
program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes
before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting.
Software
support
Chapter summary
4.1
4.2
4
Installing an operating system.................................................... 4-1
Support DVD information............................................................. 4-1
4.3 Software information.................................................................... 4-9
4.4 RAID configurations................................................................... 4-59
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk........................................................ 4-68
Click an icon to
display support DVD/
motherboard information
If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the
ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.
Click to display
the next page
Click to return
to the previous
page
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).
ASUS PC Probe II
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages,
and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer
in healthy operating condition.
Drive Xpert
Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility.
Marvell Yukon VCT Application
Installs the Marvell® Yukon Virtual Cable Tester™ (VCT) application that diagnoses
and reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry
(TDR) technology.
Anti-Virus Utility
The anti-virus application detects and protects your computer from viruses that
destroys data.
Adobe Acrobat Reader 8
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print
documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Ulead Burn.Now
Installs the Ulead Burn.Now application for Audio DVD, CD and data disc creation.
Winzip 11
Installs the Winzip utility for easy file-compression and protection.
Motherboard Info
Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Filelist
Displays the contents of the support DVD in text format.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo3™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy
of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS
website. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility.
• Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set to [Enabled] if
you wish to use ASUS MyLogo3. See section 3.7.2 Boot Settings
Configuration.
• You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats.
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Refer to section 3.1.1 ASUS Update utility
for details.
2. Select Options from the drop down menu, and then click Next.
3. Check the option Launch MyLogo to replace system boot logo before
flashing BIOS, and then click Next.
4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, and then click
Next.
5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, and then click Next. The ASUS
MyLogo3 window appears.
6. From the left window pane, select
the folder that contains the image
you intend to use as your boot logo.
9. 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.
1. Launch the VCT utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > All
Programs > Marvell > Virtual Cable Tester.
2. Click Virtual Cable Tester from the menu to display the screen below.
• The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to Gigabit LAN port(s).
• The Run button on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no
problem is detected on the 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.
Installing PC Probe II
To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab
appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support
DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II folder. Double-click
the setup.exe file to start installation.
Using PC Probe II
Main window
The PC Probe II main window allows you to view the current status of your
system and change the utility
configuration. By default, the main
window displays the Preference
section. You can close or restore
the Preference section by clicking
on the triangle on the main
window right handle.
Sensor alert
When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle
turns red, as the illustrations below show.
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.
Small display
Large display
Small display
Large display
WMI browser
Click to display the
WMI (Windows Management
Instrumentation) browser. This
browser displays various Windows®
management information. Click an
item from the left panel to display on
the right panel. Click the plus sign (+)
before WMI Information to display the
available information.
You can enlarge or reduce the browser size by dragging the bottom right corner
of the browser.
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.
Usage
The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk drive
space, and memory usage. Click to display the Usage browser.
CPU usage
The CPU tab displays real-
time CPU usage in line graph
representation. If the CPU has
an enabled Hyper‑Threading,
two separate line graphs display
the operation of the two logical
processors.
Configuring PC Probe II
Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/
Threshold tab enables you to activate the sensors or to adjust the sensor threshold
values. The Preference tab allows you to customize sensor alerts, or change the
temperature scale.
Installing AI Suite
To install AI Suite on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab
appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
2. Click the Utilities tab, then click AI Suite.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Launching AI Suite
You can launch AI Suite right after installation or anytime from the Windows®
desktop.
To launch AI Suite from the Windows® desktop, click Start > All Programs >
ASUS > AI Suite > AI Suite v1.xx.xx. The AI Suite main window appears.
After launching the application, the AI Suite icon appears in the Windows® taskbar.
Click this icon to close or restore the application.
Using AI Suite
Click the AI Nap, AI Booster, or Fan Xpert icon to launch the utility, or click the
Normal icon to restore the system to normal state.
Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window.
Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from
degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
To exit AI Nap mode, press the system power or mouse button then click Yes on
the confirmation screen.
To switch the power button functions from AI Nap to shutting down, just right
click the AI Suite icon on the OS taskbar, select AI Nap and click Use power
button. Unclick the the item to switch the function back.
Click to display
the dropdown list Click to display
and select a fan the current CPU
profile mode temperature and the
fan speed ratio
The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/
Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking
configurations.
Displays
current
mode
*• 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 Six Engine.
Click to select
a mode
Move the
slider to adjust
Click the arrow
to see more
options
Refer to the following table for the configuration options in each mode.
• Turn off your firewall software other than Windows Firewall before launching
AI Direct Link.
• The transfer rate is limited if you use a 10/100 LAN card.
You must use 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel speakers for this setup.
Enabling AI Audio 2
Click the power button to activate digital signal processing. AI Audio 2,
with the new SoundMAX® BlackHawk by Sonic Focus, brings you more multi-
media enjoyment.
Fidelity Compensation
After you click the power button, the utility will compensate for the fidelity lost in the
compression process and make the audio output quasi-original when reverting the
compressed audio streams back to the uncompressed condition.
Surround Virtualization
Activating this function virtualizes surround sound with the vocal clarity added for
use with stereo speakers or headphones.
Preset settings
Click and expand the drop-down menu
to select your preferred Digital Signal
Processing (DSP) preset. Move the
sliders to customize the values of Voice
Clarity, Dynamics, Brilliance, and Deep
Bass of each preset. Click Save to save
the changes to the current preset. Or, click
Reset to discard the changes and restore
the preset to the factory defaults.
Surround settings
Allows you to change the settings of the
stereo speakers. Move the sliders to
change the listener position or adjust the
center channel volume. Press the Test
Speakers button to perform speaker test.
Port settings
Click this port settings tab to display the rear panel ports configuration for the
speakers or rear panel digital port configuration for the SPDIF interface.
ANDREA settings
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.
Bass
Allows you to do the Bass management.
Preferences
Displays the preference options for this utility, version information, AudioESP, etc.
General options
Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/
disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output.
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For optimal performance, installing identical drives of the same model and
capacity is highly recommended.
• The SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on
the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices.
4. A warning message appears, reminding you that all original data in the hard
disk connected to the SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard
will be erased. Click Ok to continue.
5. The setup is completed.
4. A warning message appears, reminding you that all original data on the two
hard disks will be erased. Click Ok to continue.
While using this mode, if one hard disk is damaged, all data on the two hard
disks will be lost.
Partitioning volumes
You have to partition volumes for the hard drive after Drive Xpert configuration.
To partition volumes:
1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows® desktop,
and then select Manage from the pop-up window.
Click to hide the setup window Click to return to the previous page
Schedule Activity
Allows you to set verification
schedule daily, weekly or
monthly.
New Schedule
Allows you to set specific date
and time for the schedule.
Physical Drive
Allows you to set schedule for the selected hard drive.
Schedules
Displays the date and time for the set-up schedule.
Setup Password
Allows you to change the
password for configuration
access. Click the check box of
the Change password column.
Firmware Update
Allows you to update the
firmware. Click Browse to
locate the firmware file that
you want to update. Then click
Download to start the update
process.
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.
• Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method.
• Language and Keyboard: choose your language and keyboard preferences.
• LaunchBar Settings: customize your LaunchBar (where it docks, whether it
auto-hides, etc.)
• Network: Specify how your computer connects to the Internet. Enable all the
network ports that you may use (LAN1, LAN2, and/or wireless [optional]). LAN1
and LAN2 refer to the two RJ-45 network ports on your computer.
Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static IP. For
PPPoE and wireless (optional), set the login credentials (user name, password,
SSID, etc.) as well.
• Environment Settings: This function allows you to clear the Express Gate
SSD settings, as well as any personal information stored by the web browser
(Bookmarks, Cookies, History, etc.). The user data will be reset to the original
default configuration.
After you click Restore System, a confirmation dialog box will open. If you
click “Yes” in the confirmation dialog box, your system will immediately restart
and then re-enter Express Gate SSD to finish clearing the settings. This is also
useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted.
The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate SSD
environment after clearing its settings.
• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.
• Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone
input, etc.
Starts the Web Browser for quick access to the World Wide Web.
Start the Skype software, which lets you call other people on Skype
for free, as well as offering affordable, high quality voice communications
to phones all over the world.
ASUS Express Gate SSD supports file uploading and downloading on USB
drives only.
Power off
Enter OS Restart
Check to save
user profile
Cancel and return to
Express Gate SSD
2. Open Network.
Network
Image
control bar
Refer to section 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert for detailed software settings.
To use the Express Gate Updater, launch the application and follow on-screen
prompts.
The first time wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate
environment after clearing its settings.
If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID
set, copy first the RAID driver from the support DVD to a floppy disk before you
install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section 4.5
Creating a RAID driver disk for details.
Refer to the system or the motherboard user guide for details on entering and
navigating through the BIOS Setup.
[ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ]
RAID Volumes:
None defined.
Physical Disks:
Port Drive Model Serial # Size Type/Status(Vol ID)
0 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk
1 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk
2 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk
3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XXGB Non-RAID Disk
The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through
the menus and select the menu options.
The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and
may not exactly match the items on your screen.
1. 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: Volume0
RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 128KB
Capacity: XXX GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
5. 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.
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.
7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default
value indicates the maximum capacity allowed.
8. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. The following
warning message appears.
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to
go back to the Create Volume menu.
1. 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: Volume1
RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: N/A
Capacity: XXX GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
6. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go
back to Create Volume menu.
1. 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: Volume10
RAID Level: RAID10(RAID0+1)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: XXX GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
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.
5. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and press <Enter>. The default
value indicates the maximum capacity allowed.
7. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to
go back to the Create Volume menu.
1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume and press
<Enter>. The following screen appears.
Name: Volume5
RAID Level: RAID5(Parity)
Disks: Select Disks
Strip Size: 64KB
Capacity: XXX GB
Create Volume
[ HELP ]
5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then
press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press
<Enter> after completing your selection.
6. When the Stripe Size item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to
select the stripe size for the RAID 5 array, and then press <Enter>. The
available stripe size values range from 16 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe
size is 64 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.
7. Enter the RAID volume capacity that you want and then press <Enter>. The
default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
8. Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. The following
warning message appears.
9. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to
go back to the Create Volume menu.
1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the <F6> key to
install third-party SCSI or RAID driver.
2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk
drive.
3. When prompted to select the SCSI adapter to install, make sure you select
Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R).
4. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
CPU features
Chapter summary
A.1
A.2
®
A
Intel EM64T...................................................................................A-1
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).........................A-1
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology............................................A-3
The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating
system.