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Motherboard P5QC.
ii E3810 First Edition June 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, transmitt.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ....................................................................................................... viii Safety information .
iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-20 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-20 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot ............................
v Contents 3.4 Ai T weaker menu ........................................................................ 3-15 3.4.1 Ai Overclock T uner ....................................................... 3-15 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ..............................
vi Contents 3.6.6 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 3-30 3.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 3-32 3.7.1 Boot Device Priority ........................
vii Contents 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 4-49 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 P5QC specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad /Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® 45nm Multi-Core CPU support * Refer to www .
xiii ASUS Unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-Phase Power Design - ASUS EPU-6 Engine - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Express Gate - ASUS MyLogo 2 - ASUS AI .
xiv Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (Purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (Green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x RJ45 port 6 x USB 2.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS P5QC Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ASUS P5QC 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5QC motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below .
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 P5QC 1-3 DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 1066/800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS 3rd Generation 8 Phase Power Design Longer Life, & Higher Efciency! With power efciency so important to operating temperatures, ASUS' 3rd generation 8-phase VRM design leads the industry with its 95% power efciency .
ASUS P5QC 1-5 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 Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability .
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 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 P5QC 1-7 ASUS O.C. Prole The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite settings.
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.
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .........................
ASUS P5QC 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 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.
ASUS P5QC 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. Keyboard power (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1 1 12) 2-22 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 2-22 3. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-35 4. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-6 5.
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 P5QC 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron Celeron ® 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 2-1 1 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) and four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
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 or 1 GB, 2 GB and 4GB unbuffered and non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B.
ASUS P5QC 2-13 For DDR3 DIMMs: • If you install one 4 GB or two 2 GB memory modules, the system may detect less than 4 GB of total memory because of address space allocation for other critical functions.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Visit the ASUS website for the latest QVL. Side(s): SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as Single-channel memory conguration. • B*: Supports two modules inserted into both the orange slots Dual-channel memory conguration.
ASUS P5QC 2-15 Size V endor Chip No. Chip Brand SS/DS Part No. DIMM socket support (Optional) A* B* C* 2048MB(K it of 2) GEIL Heat-Sink Package N/A SS GX22GB6400DC • • • 2048MB(K it of 2) GEIL H.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QC Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. Chip Brand SS/DS Part No.
ASUS P5QC 2-17 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM DIMM 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.
2-18 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 expansion card expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5QC 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Comm.
2-20 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 P5QC 2-21 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.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USB7-10, USB1 1 12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
ASUS P5QC 2-23 4. 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.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
ASUS P5QC 2-25 10. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 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.
ASUS P5QC 2-27 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 .
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. right angle side 4.
ASUS P5QC 2-29 5. Silicon Image ® Sil5723 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A_E1 [orange]; SA T A_E2 [white]) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 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.
ASUS P5QC 2-31 7. IEEE 1394a 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. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector .
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8 CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-2, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.
ASUS P5QC 2-33 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector .
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. Front panel audio connector (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 .
ASUS P5QC 2-35 12. A TX power connectors (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.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. 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. 14. Digital audio con nec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
ASUS P5QC 2-37 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect t he 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.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 16. 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 .
ASUS P5QC 2-39 2.8 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 .
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Turning off the computer 2.9.1 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 P5QC 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1 3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7 3.3 Main menu ............................
ASUS P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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. 3.4.
3-16 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value.
ASUS P5QC 3-17 3.4.5 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following sub-items appear 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 to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] READ T o READ Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks.
ASUS P5QC 3-19 3.4.9 DRAM Write T raining [Auto] Enable this function to optimize the DRAM Write Data Timing. Disabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 3.4.10 MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Enabling this function may help enhance DRAM overclocking ability .
3-20 Chapter 3: BIOS setup • 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.
ASUS P5QC 3-21 Blue Y ellow Purple Red CPU PLL Voltage 1.50V~1.78V 1.80V~2.00V 2.02V~2.20V 2.22V~2.78V FSB T ermination V oltage 1.20V~1.38V 1.40V~1.90V N/A N/A DRAM V oltage (DDR3) 1.50V~1.68V 1.70V~1.90V 1.92V~2.10V 2.12V~2.78V DRAM V oltage (DDR2) 1.
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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] 3.5.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.
ASUS P5QC 3-27 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.
3-28 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS P5QC 3-29 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.
3-30 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS P5QC 3-31 Chassis Fan 1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows [N/A].
3-32 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS P5QC 3-33 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.
3-34 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS P5QC 3-35 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 . [View Only] allows access but does not allow change to any eld.
3-36 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS P5QC 3-37 3.8.2 Drive Xpert Control [Auto] Enables or disables the ASUS Drive Xpert feature. Conguration options: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] 3.8.3 Drive Xpert Mode Update [Last setting] Set this item to [Mode change] to show further settings of the Drive Xpert feature.
3-38 Chapter 3: BIOS setup 3.8.4 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 P5QC 3-39 3.8.5 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 3.8.6 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN Cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS P5QC 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 P5QC Chapter summary 4 4.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 4-1 4.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 4-1 4.3 Software information ..............
ASUS P5QC 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 P5QC 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.
4-4 Chapter 4: Software support 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). Drive Xpert Installs the ASUS Drive Xpert utility .
ASUS P5QC 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.
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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 EPU—6 Engine, 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.
ASUS P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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–6 Engine ASUS EPU–6 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 P5QC 4-25 6 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 next page f.
4-26 Chapter 4: Software support Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available.
ASUS P5QC 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% Downclock.
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 P5QC 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 Audio congurations The Realtek ® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
ASUS P5QC 4-31 Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting.
4-32 Chapter 4: Software support Digital Output The Realtek ® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. Y ou can set your listening environment, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.
ASUS P5QC 4-33 Line In The Line In tab allows you to congure audio input settings using the analog line in port. T o set the analog line in options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Line In tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default audio input device.
4-34 Chapter 4: Software support Control settings window Conguration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for W indows XP Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting.
ASUS P5QC 4-35 Sound Effect The Realtek ® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer , set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. T o set the sound effect options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Sound Effect tab.
4-36 Chapter 4: Software support Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you congure your input/output settings. T o set the Audio I/O options 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel conguration.
ASUS P5QC 4-37 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature. T o start the 3D Audio Demo 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings.
4-38 Chapter 4: Software support 4.3.1 1 ASUS Drive Xpert Drive Xpert, an ASUS exclusive technology , secures the data on your hard disk and enhances hard drive performance without the hassles of complicated congurations.
ASUS P5QC 4-39 Conguring EZ Backup This mode allows one hard disk to backup the other hard disk automatically . This helps you to save your vital data even if one hard disk is damaged. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup.
4-40 Chapter 4: Software support Conguring Super Speed This mode allows two hard disks to access data simultaneously . The dual channel design can largely enhance hard disk transfer rate. • We recommend that you use two new hard disks for this setup.
ASUS P5QC 4-41 4. After restarting your computer , the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows ® notication area turns gray to indicate that the Drive Xpert function is disabled. 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.
4-42 Chapter 4: Software support Partitioning volumes Y ou have to partition volumes for the hard disk after Super Speed conguration. T o partition volumes: 1. Right-click My Computer on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Manage from the pop-up window .
ASUS P5QC 4-43 Schedule Drive V erify Allows you to set up the schedule for verifying the hard disks. Click Ok to apply the settings; click Cancel to close the window; and click Right Now to start verication at once. Add / Modify / Delete Allows you to create a new schedule, and modify/delete an existing schedule.
4-44 Chapter 4: Software support Firmware Update Allows you to update the rmware. Click Browse to locate the rmware le that you want to update. Then click Update to start the update process. Event Log Displays event log list that might be helpful for troubleshooting and locating a system malfunction.
ASUS P5QC 4-45 Using Drive Xpert function in Express Gate environment Y ou may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate environment by preparing only two hard disks. For Express Gate environment, you need to use another computer to install Express Gate on a USB ash disk drive in advance.
4-46 Chapter 4: Software support 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 po we r c ord s ar e in sta ll ed pr ope rl y . Click Next to continue. 3. Click Next to continue the conguration.
ASUS P5QC 4-47 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. 4.
4-48 Chapter 4: Software support Using Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment Y ou may use Drive Xpert function in BIOS setup environment. T o enter BIOS setup, press DEL key after powering on. Drive Xpert conguration options are under T ools menu.
ASUS P5QC 4-49 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer , you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser , Skype, or other Express Gate softwares.
4-50 Chapter 4: Software support The First Screen Express Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer . From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype. Y ou can also choose to continue booting normally (e.
ASUS P5QC 4-51 Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key Function P AUSE/BREAK Power-off ESC Continue to boot OS DEL Enter BIO.
4-52 Chapter 4: Software support Using the Conguration Panel Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate 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.
ASUS P5QC 4-53 • Screen Settings : Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display . • V olume Control : Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc.
4-54 Chapter 4: Software support Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel. Click to show “About Express Gate ”.
ASUS P5QC 4-55 2. Open Network. 3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. Network • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2.
4-56 Chapter 4: Software support • If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the W iFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name of your wireless access point in the SSID eld. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from the drop-down list (e.
ASUS P5QC 4-57 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.
4-58 Chapter 4: Software support 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 the T ools menu.
ASUS P5QC 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. 4.4.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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 t o th e Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH10R RAID driver disk.
ASUS P5QC 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 Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports..
ASUS P5QC 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 P5QC 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 P5QC 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.
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Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Asus PQ5C 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 PQ5C - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Asus PQ5C, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Asus PQ5C va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Asus PQ5C, 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 PQ5C.
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 PQ5C. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Asus PQ5C 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.
