Asus P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n User manual

Motherboard
P5Q3 Deluxe/
WiFi-AP@n

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E3923
Second Edition V2
May 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices....................................................................................................... viii
Safety information ...................................................................................... ix
About this guide .......................................................................................... x
P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summary ................................ xii
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 ................................................... 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and
Overclocking features ..................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Layout contents............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-10
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans .............................................2-11
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-15
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-16
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-16
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-16
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-17

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2.5.4 PCI slots........................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots..................................................... 2-18
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots............................................. 2-18
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot..................................... 2-18
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-20
2.7 Onboard switches...................................................................... 2-22
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-23
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-26
2.9 Starting up for the rst time...................................................... 2-39
2.10 Turning off the computer........................................................... 2-40
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................. 2-40
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch............................ 2-40
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 3-5
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 3-8
3.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 3-8
3.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 3-8
3.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 3-9
3.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................. 3-9
3.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 3-9
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 3-9
3.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 3-9
3.2.9 General help ................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-10
3.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 3-10
3.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 3-10
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 3-10
3.3.4 Language ...................................................................... 3-10
3.3.5 SATA 1-6 ........................................................................3-11
3.3.6 Storage Conguration ................................................... 3-12

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3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-13
3.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 3-14
3.4 Ai Tweaker menu........................................................................ 3-15
3.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ....................................................... 3-16
3.4.2 CPU Ratio Setting ........................................................ 3-16
3.4.3 FSB Strap to North Bridge ........................................... 3-17
3.4.4 DRAM Frequency ........................................................ 3-17
3.4.5 DRAM CLK Skew on Channel A1/A2/B1/B2 ................ 3-17
3.4.6 DRAM Timing Control .................................................. 3-17
3.4.7 DRAM Static Read Control .......................................... 3-19
3.4.8 DRAM Dynamic Write Control ...................................... 3-19
3.4.9 DRAM Read Training ................................................... 3-19
3.4.10 DRAM Write Training ................................................... 3-19
3.4.11 MEM. OC Charger ....................................................... 3-19
3.4.12 Ai Clock Twister ............................................................ 3-20
3.4.13 Ai Transaction Booster ................................................. 3-20
3.4.14 CPU Voltage ............................................................... 3-20
3.4.15 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(0/2) ................................ 3-20
3.4.16 CPU GTL Voltage Reference(1/3) ................................ 3-21
3.4.17 CPU PLL Voltage ......................................................... 3-21
3.4.18 FSB Termination Voltage .............................................. 3-21
3.4.19 DRAM Voltage ............................................................. 3-21
3.4.20 NB Voltage ................................................................... 3-21
3.4.21 NB GTL Reference ....................................................... 3-22
3.4.22 SB Voltage ................................................................... 3-22
3.4.23 PCIE SATA Voltage ...................................................... 3-22
3.4.24 Load-Line Calibration ................................................... 3-22
3.4.25 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................ 3-22
3.4.26 PCIE Spread Spectrum ................................................ 3-22
3.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 3-23
3.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 3-23
3.5.2 Chipset.......................................................................... 3-25
3.5.3 Onboard Device Conguration...................................... 3-26
3.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 3-28
3.5.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 3-29
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