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Asus P5QC - Motherboard - ATX User Manual (188 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
Asus
| Category:
Motherboard
| Size: 9.54 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Contents
4
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
8
Federal Communications Commission Statement
8
Notices
8
Electrical Safety
9
Safety Information
9
About this Guide
10
Conventions Used in this Guide
11
P5QC Specifications Summary
12
Chapter 1: Product Introduction
15
Welcome
17
Package Contents
17
Special Features
18
Product Highlights
18
ASUS Unique Features
19
Asus Quiet Thermal Solution
21
Asus Crystal Sound
21
ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking Features
23
Chapter 2: Hardware Information
25
Before You Proceed
27
Onboard LED
27
Motherboard Overview
28
Motherboard Layout
28
Layout Contents
29
Placement Direction
30
Screw Holes
30
Central Processing Unit (CPU)
31
Installing the CPU
32
Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan
35
Uninstalling the CPU Heatsink and Fan
36
System Memory
37
Overview
37
Memory Configurations
38
Memory Configuration
40
Installing a DIMM
43
Removing a DIMM
43
Expansion Slots
44
Installing an Expansion Card
44
Configuring an Expansion Card
44
Interrupt Assignments
45
Irq Assignments for this Motherboard
45
PCI Slots
46
PCI Express X1 Slots
46
PCI Express 2.0 X16 Slot
46
Jumpers
47
Clear RTC RAM (3-Pin CLRTC)
47
Connectors
50
Rear Panel Connectors
50
Internal Connectors
52
TPM Connector
52
System Panel Connector
63
Starting up for the First Time
65
Turning off the Computer
66
Using the os Shut down Function
66
Using the Dual Function Power Switch
66
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup
67
Managing and Updating Your BIOS
69
ASUS Update Utility
69
ASUS EZ Flash 2 Utility
72
AFUDOS Utility
73
BIOS Setup Program
75
BIOS Menu Screen
76
Menu Bar
76
Navigation Keys
76
Menu Items
77
Sub-Menu Items
77
Configuration Fields
77
Pop-Up Window
77
Scroll Bar
77
General Help
77
Main Menu
78
System Time
78
System Date
78
Legacy Diskette a
78
Language
78
Sata 1-6
79
Storage Configuration
80
AHCI Configuration
81
System Information
82
Ai Tweaker Menu
83
Ai Overclock Tuner
83
CPU Ratio Setting
84
FSB Strap to North Bridge
84
DRAM Frequency
84
DRAM Timing Control
85
DRAM Static Read Control
86
DRAM Dynamic Write Control
86
DRAM Read Training
86
DRAM Write Training
87
MEM. OC Charger
87
Ai Clock Twister
87
Ai Transaction Booster
87
CPU Voltage
87
CPU PLL Voltage
88
FSB Termination Voltage
88
DRAM Voltage
88
NB Voltage
88
SB Voltage
89
PCIE SATA Voltage
89
Load-Line Calibration
89
CPU Spread Spectrum
89
PCIE Spread Spectrum
89
Advanced Menu
90
CPU Configuration
90
Chipset
92
Onboard Device Configuration
93
USB Configuration
94
Pcipnp
95
Power Menu
96
Suspend Mode
96
Repost Video on S3 Resume
96
ACPI 2.0 Support
96
ACPI APIC Support
96
APM Configuration
97
Hardware Monitor
98
Boot Menu
100
Boot Device Priority
100
Boot Settings Configuration
101
Security
102
Change User Password
103
Clear User Password
103
Tools Menu
104
ASUS EZ Flash 2
104
Drive Xpert Control
105
Drive Xpert Mode Update
105
Express Gate
106
ASUS O.C. Profile
107
Ai Net 2
108
Exit Menu
109
Chapter 4: Software Support
111
Installing an Operating System
113
Support DVD Information
113
Running the Support DVD
113
Drivers Menu
114
Utilities Menu
115
Drive Xpert
116
Make Disk Menu
117
Manual Menu
118
ASUS Contact Information
118
Other Information
119
Technical Support Form
120
Software Information
121
ASUS Mylogo 2
121
Ai Net2
123
Using the Virtual Cable Tester
123
ASUS PC Probe II
124
ASUS AI Suite
130
ASUS AI Nap
132
ASUS Fan Xpert
133
Fan Profile Modes
134
ASUS AI Booster
135
ASUS EPU-6 Engine
136
Engine Main Menu
137
Advanced Settings Menu
138
ASUS AI Direct Link
140
Audio Configurations
142
Connector Settings
143
Configuration Options
147
ASUS Drive Xpert
150
Partitioning Volumes
154
ASUS Express Gate
161
Using the Configuration Panel
164
Using the Launchbar
165
Updating Express Gate
170
Repairing Express Gate
170
RAID Configurations
171
RAID Definitions
171
Installing Serial ATA Hard Disks
172
Intel ® RAID Configurations
172
Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility
173
Creating a Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)
176
Creating a RAID Driver Disk
180
Creating a RAID Driver Disk Without Entering the os
180
Creating a RAID Driver Disk in Windows
180
Appendix: CPU Features
183
Chapter Summary
184
Intel ® EM64T
185
Using the Intel ® EM64T Feature
185
Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology (EIST)
185
System Requirements
185
A.2.1 System Requirements
185
Using the EIST
186
Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology
187
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology
187
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