Asus P5Q SE R User manual

Motherboard
P5Q SE/R

ii
E3751
First Edition
July 2008
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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
P5Q SE/R specications summary ........................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS unique features .................................................... 1-3
1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features..................................................... 1-5
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features .......................... 1-5
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Layout contents............................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-6
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-7
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................2-11
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 2-14
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-17
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-17
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-18
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-19
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............................................... 2-20

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Contents
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-24
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1
4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 4-4
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 4-5
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-6
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-8
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen........................................................ 4-10
4.2.2 Menu bar....................................................................... 4-10
4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................. 4-10
4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11
4.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................4-11
4.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................4-11
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11
4.2.8 Scroll bar........................................................................4-11
4.2.9 General help ..................................................................4-11
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12
4.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 4-12
4.3.2 System Date ................................................................ 4-12
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 4-12
4.3.4 SATA 1~6.........................................................................................4-13
4.3.5 Storage Conguration ................................................... 4-14
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-15

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Contents
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................ 4-16
4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner........................................................ 4-16
4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge ............................................ 4-17
4.4.3 DRAM Frequency ......................................................... 4-17
4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control ................................................... 4-17
4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control ........................................... 4-19
4.4.6 DRAM Read Training .................................................... 4-19
4.4.7 MEM. OC Charger ........................................................ 4-19
4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister............................................................. 4-19
4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster.................................................. 4-20
4.4.10 CPU Voltage ................................................................ 4-20
4.4.11 FSB Termination Voltage............................................... 4-20
4.4.12 Memory Voltage ............................................................ 4-20
4.4.13 North Bridge Voltage..................................................... 4-20
4.4.14 SB Voltage ................................................................... 4-21
4.4.15 Load-Line Calibration.................................................... 4-21
4.4.16 CPU GTL Reference ..................................................... 4-21
4.4.17 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................. 4-21
4.4.18 PCIE Spread Spectrum................................................. 4-21
4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-22
4.5.1 Trusted Computing........................................................ 4-22
4.5.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-23
4.5.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-25
4.5.4 OnBoard Devices Conguration ................................... 4-26
4.5.5 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-27
4.5.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-28
4.6 Power menu................................................................................ 4-29
4.6.1 Suspend Mode.............................................................. 4-29
4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 4-29
4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-29
4.6.4 APM Conguration........................................................ 4-30
4.6.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-31
4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-33
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-33
4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-34

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Contents
4.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-35
4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-37
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2.......................................................... 4-37
4.8.2 Express Gate ............................................................... 4-38
4.8.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 4-38
4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Prole......................................................... 4-39
4.9 Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-40
Chapter 5: Software support
5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1
5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1
5.2.1 Running the support DVD ............................................... 5-1
5.2.2 Drivers menu................................................................... 5-2
5.2.3 Utilities menu .................................................................. 5-3
5.2.4 Make Disk menu ............................................................. 5-5
5.2.5 Manual menu .................................................................. 5-6
5.2.6 ASUS Contact information .............................................. 5-6
5.2.7 Other information ............................................................ 5-7
5.3 Software information ................................................................... 5-9
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™........................................................... 5-9
5.3.2 Audio congurations ......................................................5-11
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II......................................................... 5-15
5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite............................................................... 5-21
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster........................................................... 5-23
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................ 5-24
5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert ........................................................... 5-25
5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine .................................................... 5-26
5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ..................................................... 5-30
5.4 RAID congurations .................................................................. 5-39
5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 5-39
5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-40
5.4.3 Intel® RAID congurations............................................. 5-40
5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk....................................................... 5-48
5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 5-48
5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows®............ 5-48

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Appendix: CPU features
A.1 Intel®EM64T..................................................................................A-1
Using the Intel®EM64T feature......................................................A-1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST) ........................A-1
A.2.1 System requirements ......................................................A-1
A.2.2 Using the EIST................................................................A-2
A.3 Intel®Hyper-Threading Technology ...........................................A-3
Using the Hyper-Threading Technology ........................................A-3

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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Safety information
Electrical safety
• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.
• When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power
cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add
a device.
• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact
your local power company.
• If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
• Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
• Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
• Place the product on a stable surface.
• If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical
and electronic equipment, Mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring
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.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
• Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 5: Software support
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the
motherboard package.
• Appendix: CPU features
The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the
motherboard supports.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not
part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following
symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and
greater-than sign means that you must
press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must
press the Enter or Return key.
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked
with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the
required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type
the command line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iP5QSER.ROM

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P5Q SE/R specications summary
(continued on the next page)
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
Chipset Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel®Fast Memory Access
Technology
System Bus 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
Memory Dual-channel memory architecture
- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered
non-ECC DDR2 1200 / 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz
memory modules
- Supports up to 16GB system memory
• Refer to www.asus.com for the memory QVL (Qualied Vendors
List.)
• When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more,
Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less
than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is
recommended.
Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
3 x PCI slots
Storage Southbridge
- 6 x Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s ports
Marvell®88SE6102
- 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 for up to 2 PATA devices
ASUS Unique Features ASUS Power Saving Solution:
- ASUS EPU-4 Engine
- ASUS AI Nap
ASUS Exclusive Feature:
- ASUS Express Gate
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fan Xpert
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heatsink Solution
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
Other Features ASUS MyLogo2

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P5Q SE/R specications summary
ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
Intelligent overclocking tools:
- ASUS AI Booster utility
Precision Tweaker:
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V
increment
- vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):
- FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800 MHz at 1MHz
increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to
180MHz at 1 MHz increment
Overclocking protection:
- ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
LAN Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET 2
Audio Realtek® ALC 1200 8-channel High-Denition Audio
CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detection, Multi-streaming, and Front
Panel Jack-Retasking
- Coaxial S/PDIF out port at back I/O
- ASUS Noise Filtering
USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back
panel)
Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port
1 x RJ-45 port
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
8-channel audio I/O ports
Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
1 x COM connector
1 x TPM connector
1 x S/PDIF Out header
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
1 x CD audio in connector
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
System panel connector (Q-Connector)
(continued on the next page)

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P5Q SE/R specications summary
BIOS Features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0,
SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS
CrashFree BIOS 3
Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE
Accessories 1 x UltraDMA 133 / 100 / 66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
2 x Serial ATA cables
1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable
1 x I/O shield
User manual
2 in 1 Q-connector
Support DVD Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
Express Gate
ASUS AI Suite
Anti-Virus software (OEM version)
Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm)
*Specications are subject to change without notice.

1
Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.

ASUS P5Q SE/R
Chapter summary 1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®P5Q SE/R 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard ASUS P5Q SE/R motherboard
Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x 2-port Serial ATA power cable
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories 1 x I/O shield
2 in 1 Q-Connector
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide

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). This is in line with the ASUS vision
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
Intel®Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad /
Core™2 Duo CPU support
This motherboard supports the latest Intel®Core™2 processor in the LGA775
package and Intel’s 45nm multi-core processors. With the new Intel®Core™
microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, the Intel®Core™2 is
one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs in the world. See page 2-6 for
details.
Intel®P45 Chipset
The Intel®P45 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR2
1066/800/667MHz architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe
2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It supports Intel Fast Memory Access technology that
signicantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the
latency of the memory accesses.
PCI Express 2.0 support
The motherboard supports the latest PCI Express 2.0 devices for double speed
and bandwidth which enhances system performance.See page 2-20 for details.
FSB 1600 support
ASUS’s exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the
Intel®Core™2 processor. With the new Intel 45nm micro-architecture technology
and FSB 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz, this motherboard allows you to enjoy the
latest technology supported by one of the most powerful and energy efcient CPUs
in the world.
Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)
3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus
bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves.

ASUS P5Q SE/R 1-3
1.3.2 ASUS unique features
ASUS Exclusive features
Express Gate
Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop
gateway to instant fun! It’s a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the
most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and
Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather
and e-mails just before leaving your house. What’s more, the user-friendly picture
manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! See
pages 5-30 to 5-38 for details.
• The actual boot time depends on the hardware conguration and the prodict
model.
• ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from USB drives and
downloading to USB drives only.
ASUS Power Saving Solution
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced
computing power and energy consumption.
ASUS EPU-4 Engine
The new ASUS EPU - the world’s rst power saving engine, has been
upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power
savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating
power in real-time. The EPU automatically provides the most appropriate
power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, CPU fan, and chassis fan
- helping save power and money.
AI Nap
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise
when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS
environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. See page 5-24 for
details.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution
ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the
overclocking capability.
Fan Xpert
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis
fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused
by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system
loading. Built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed to
achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS EZ DIY
ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you easy ways to install computer
components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis
front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the
trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding
wrong cable connections. See page 2-33 for details.
ASUS O.C. Prole
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole 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. See page 4-39 for details.
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3
The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data
from a USB ash disk containing the BIOS le. See page 4-8 for details.
ASUS EZ Flash 2
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened
hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS.
Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an
OS-based ash utility. See pages 4-5 and 4-37 for details.