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Motherboard P5Q Deluxe.
ii E3717 First Edition April 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmit.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Safety information .
iv 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 .................................
v 3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-13 3.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 3-14 3.4 Ai T weaker menu .......................................................
vi 3.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 3-29 3.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 3-30 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor .....................................................
vii 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD ............................................. 4-50 4.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 4-59 4.4.1 RAID denitions ..............................................
viii 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.
ix Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
x About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.
xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xii P5Q Deluxe specications 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 .
xiii 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 A.
xiv Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical) port 1 x External SA T A port 1 x IEEE1394a port 2 x RJ45 ports 6 x USB 2.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS P5Q Deluxe Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-3 Dual Gigabit LAN solution The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network gateway for managing trafc between two separate networks. This capability ensures rapid transfer of data from W AN to LAN without any added arbitration or latency .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away . T o wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-5 Optional Fan (for W ater-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “ngers” -- making it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity , it ideally protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 1-7 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. Precision T weaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB V oltage, FSB termination V oltage, CPU PLL V oltage and the DRAM V oltage in 0.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction.
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin A TX12V) 2-32 2. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-6 3. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN; 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3; 3-pin PWR_F AN) 2-29 4.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, m ake sure that you place it into the ch assis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-7 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Memory 64 T echnology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading T echnology . Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-9 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly .
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-1 1 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou 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 conguration.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-13 2.5.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-15 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 .
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
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. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (black) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and s ystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-19 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU; 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to power on or reboot system quickly and conveniently when you want to ne-tune performance on a bare or open-case system. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-21 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 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.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 1 1. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio conguration. 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-23 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-25 Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge graphics cards.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. SIL5723 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A_E1 [orange, port 0]; SA T A_E2 [white, port 1]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-27 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. IEE E 1394 a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-29 7. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-31 10. Front panel audio con nec tor (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector .
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. AT X p owe r c on ne cto rs (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) These connectors are for A TX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-33 12. Optical drive audio con nec tor (4-pin CD) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner , or MPEG card. 13. Digital audio con nec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
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 cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-35 15. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8.3 Installing the optional fan Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler . Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airow and destabilize the system.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 2-37 2.9 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer .
3 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 3 ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7 3.3 Main menu ......................
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
3-2 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
3-4 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-5 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
3-6 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-7 3.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
3-8 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing the overclocking set.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-9 3.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
3-10 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 3.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 3.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-1 1 3.3.5 SA T A 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial A T A devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SA T A device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SA T A device information.
3-12 Chapter 3: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-13 Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be ef fective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Conguration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting A T A/A T API devices.
3-14 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-15 3.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure overclocking-related items. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Ai T weaker menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency . Y ou can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-17 • The following sub-items apprear only when you set the DRAM Timing Control item to [Manual]. • The conguration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard.
3-18 Chapter 3: BIOS setup WRITE T o WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE T o WRITE Delay(D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Cl.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-19 The following ten (10) items are adjusted by typing the desired values using the numeric keypad and press the <Enter> key . Y ou can also use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. T o restore the default setting, type [auto] using the keyboard and press the <Enter> key .
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.16 NB V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.10V to 2.06V* with a 0.02V interval. • The value [2.06V] of the NB V oltage item is supported only if the OV_NB jumper is enabled, otherwise the maximum voltage supported is [1.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-21 3.4.21 CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance FSB overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 3.4.22 PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Set to [Disabled] to enhance PCIE overclocking ability or [Auto] for EMI control.
3-22 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-23 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID V alue Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions.
3-24 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Chipset Conguration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-25 3.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
3-26 Chapter 3: BIOS setup Update T o Super Speed [Press Enter] This item appears only when you set the Drive Xpert Mode Update item to [Mode change] and allows you to use Super Speed function.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-27 3.5.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [NO], BIOS congures all the devices in the system.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-29 3.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. 3.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-31 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specic keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an A TX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the ASUS Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet CPU fan operation, or [T urbo] to achieve maximum CPU fan speed.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-33 3.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-35 3.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-37 3.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.2 Express Gate Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Refer to section 4.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-39 3.8.3 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.
3-40 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.4 Ai Net 2 Marvell POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Marvell LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 3-41 Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. 3.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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4 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software..
ASUS P5Q Deluxe Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ........
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder . Double-click the ASSETUP .EXE to run the DVD. Click an item to install 4.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/ 64-bit XP/ Vista™ operating systems (OS).
4-2 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.2 Drivers menu The Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll - Drivers Installation Wizard Installs all of the drivers through the Installation Wizard.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-3 4.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS AI Direct Link The ASUS AI Direct Link provides up to 70% transferring speed improvement when compared to traditional USB 2.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-5 4.2.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R or Marvell ® 61xx driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Disk Allows you to create an ICH10R 32/64bit RAID/AHCI driver disk. Marvell 61xx 32/64bit SA T A Driver Allows you to create a Marvell ® 61xx 32/64bit SA T A driver disk.
4-6 Chapter 4: Software support 4.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 4.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specied information.
4-8 Chapter 4: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-9 4.3 Software information Most of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
4-10 Chapter 4: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-1 1 3. Click the Run button to perform a cable test. 4.3.2 AI NET2 The AI NET2 features the Marvell ® Virtual Cable T ester™ (VCT). VCT is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the T ime Domain Reectometry (TDR) technology .
4-12 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer ’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-13 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.
4-14 Chapter 4: Software support Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-15 Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser .
4-16 Chapter 4: Software support PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-17 Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available physical memory . Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
4-18 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster , AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o 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.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-19 Other feature buttons 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.
4-20 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.5 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-21 4.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’ s system loading.
4-22 Chapter 4: Software support Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio Click to close the Calibration window Fan prole modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-23 4.3.7 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
4-24 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.8 ASUS EPU—Six Engine ASUS EPU—Six Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-25 Six Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the nex.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the Six Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-27 Conguration options T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A Downclocking -1% to -50% Dow.
4-28 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share les with high transfer rate.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-29 The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:Program FilesASUSAI Direct Link. T o change its location, disable the incoming folder rst.
4-30 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.10 AI Audio 2 (SoundMAX ® High Denition Audio utility) The ADI AD2000B High Denition Audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability through the SoundMAX ® audio utility with AudioESP™ software to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-31 A. SoundMAX BlackHawk (AI Audio 2) If you are using Windows Vista™ operating system, from the taskbar , double-click on the SoundMAX ® BlackHawk icon to display the SoundMAX ® control panel. Enabling AI Audio 2 Click the power button to activate digital signal processing.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Playback Settings T o congure the playback settings, click the Playback button on the control panel. Y ou can adjust the volume of the Speakers and SPDIF Interface or mute the audio. Preset settings Click and expand the drop-down menu to select your preferred Digital Signal Processing (DSP) preset.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-33 More Settings Click for the further congurations. Equalizer Allows you to congure and customize all the DSP presets frequencies. ANDREA settings Allows you to select an enhanced microphone input features, including No Filtering , Speakerphone , V oice Recording , and Directional Beam .
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Preferences Displays the preference options for this utility , version information, AudioESP , etc. Speakers Allows you to adjust the Speaker T rim and Speaker Delay .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-35 Audio Setup Wizard By clicking the icon from the SoundMAX ® control panel, you can easily congure your audio settings. Simply follow succeeding screen instructions and begin enjoying High Denition Audio.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Jack conguration This screen helps you congure your computer ’s audio ports, depending on the audio devices you have installed. Adjust speaker volume This screen helps you adjust speaker volume. Click the T est button to hear the changes you have made.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-37 Audio preferences Click the icon to go to the Preferences page. This page allows you to change various audio settings. General options Click the General tab to choose your playback and recording devices, enable/ disable the AudioESP™ feature, and enable/disable digital output.
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support Microphone options Click the Microphone tab allows you to optimize your microphone input settings. Enhanced Microphone Features V oice recording Enables Noise Filter function.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-39 4.3.1 1 ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performance without the hassles of complicated congurations.
4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Conguring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk to backup the other hard disk automatically . The special design can save your vital data even if one hard disk damaged. • It is recommended using two new hard disks for this setup.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-41 Conguring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously . The dual channel design can largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • It is recommended using two new hard disks for this setup. • All original data of the two hard disks will be erased for this setup.
4-42 Chapter 4: Software support 5. The setup is completed. 6. The Drive Xpert icon on the Windows ® notication area turns green to indicate that Super Speed is set up successfully . Changing to Normal Mode This mode allows you to disable the Drive Xpert function and use the two SA T A connectors as the other onboard SA T A connectors.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-43 5. The Drive Xpert icon on the Windows ® notication area turns gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is disabled. Normal Mode Partitioning volumes Y ou have to partition volumes for the hard drive after Drive Xpert conguration.
4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Schedule Drive V erify Allows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard drives. Click Ok to apply the settings; click Cancel to close the window; click Right Now to start verication right away .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-45 Firmware Update Allows you to update the rmware. Click Browse to locate the rmware le that you want to update. Then click Download to start the update process. Event Log Displays event log list that might be helpful for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction.
4-46 Chapter 4: Software support Using Drive Xpert funcition in Express Gate SSD environment Y ou may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate SSD environment by preparing only two hard drives. Launching Drive Xpert Open the ASUS Utility panel by clicking .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-47 EZ Backup T o start EZ Backup conguration: 1. Click EZ Backup from the main screen. 2. Check if the SA T A cables and power cords are installed properly . Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue the conguration. 4.
4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Super Speed T o start Super Speed conguration: 1. Click Super Speed from the main screen. 2. Check if the SA T A cables and power cords are installed properly . Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue the conguration.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-49 Using Drive Xpert funcition in BIOS setup environment Y ou may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. Enter BIOS setup by presssing DEL key after powering on. Go to Advanced menu, select Onboard Device Conguration , then press <Enter>.
4-50 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate SSD ASUS Express Gate SSD is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to web, Skype, and viewing your pictures.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-51 Using the Conguration Panel Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate SSD settings. Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and T ime : set current date and time as well as time zone.
4-52 Chapter 4: Software support • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • Y ou can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate SSD will automatically use the connected port. Also specify whether each port uses DHCP (most common) or static IP .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-53 Opens Conguration Panel , which lets you specify network settings and other preferences. In the rare case that one of the above softwares stops responding, you can right- click on its icon and then select Close to force it to close.
4-54 Chapter 4: Software support 2. Open Network. 3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. How Do I Get on to the Internet If Internet doesn’t seem to be working in the Express Gate SSD environment, check the following: 1.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-55 If 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 may need to press the “Refresh” button to detect the change. • The most common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain network settings (i.
4-56 Chapter 4: Software support Using ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive performances without the hassles of complicated congurations.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-57 Conguring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are under T ools conguration menu page.
4-58 Chapter 4: Software support The Updater can preserve your Express Gate settings and personal data (web browser bookmarks, etc.) while doing an update.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-59 4.4 RAID congurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge controller that supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 for six independent Serial A T A channels.
4-60 Chapter 4: Software support 4.4.3 Intel ® RAID congurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 and Intel ® Matrix Storage congurations for Serial A T A hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge chip.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-61 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge.
4-62 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set and press <Enter>.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-63 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , and then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB.
4-64 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set and press <Enter>.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-65 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set and press <Enter>.
4-66 Chapter 4: Software support Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume and press <Enter>. The following screen appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-67 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The following screen appears. 5. Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, and then press <Space> to select.
4-68 Chapter 4: Software support 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH10R RAID driver disk.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe 4-69 T o install the RAID driver in Windows XP: 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 oppy disk with RAID driver into the oppy disk drive.
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A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports..
ASUS P5Q Deluxe Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology .
ASUS P5Q Deluxe A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS le that supports EM64T . Y ou can download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website (www .
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Conguration, then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology item to [Automatic], then press <Enter>.
ASUS P5Q Deluxe A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hyper-Threading T echnology is supported under Windows ® Vista/XP and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only .
A-4 Appendix: CPU features.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Asus P5Q c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Asus P5Q - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Asus P5Q, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Asus P5Q va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Asus P5Q, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Asus P5Q.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Asus P5Q. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Asus P5Q ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
