Asus P5QSEPLUS manual

Motherboard P5Q SE Plus[...]

ii E4182 First Edition V1 September 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, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the p[...]

iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... [...]

iv Contents 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-29 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-29 1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-30 1.1 1 Starting up for the rst time ........................[...]

v Contents 2.4.4 DRAM T iming Control .................................................. 2-18 2.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control .......................................... 2-20 2.4.6 DRAM Read T raining ................................................... 2-20 2.4.7 MEM. OC Charger ....................................................... 2-20 2.4.8 Ai Cl[...]

vi Contents 2.8 T ools menu ................................................................................. 2-37 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-37 2.8.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 2-38 2.8.3 AI NET 2..............................................[...]

vii 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 [...]

viii 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. If possible, disconnect a[...]

ix 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. This chapter also lists the hardwa[...]

x 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. DANGER/W ARNING: 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 : T ips and [...]

xi P5Q SE Plus specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core�2 Extreme / Core�2 Extreme / Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo / Pentium Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel ® 45nm Multi[...]

xii P5Q SE Plus specications summary USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision T weaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25mV increment - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): -[...]

1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q SE Plus 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 [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-3 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 mini[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate T aking 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. Y ou can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Y ahoo! Me[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 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 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 2-6 and 2-37 for details. 1.3.3 A[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply c[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Do no[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-9 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 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 ® dual-core / Celeron ® processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socke[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-1 1 1.6.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket 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. 2. Press the load lever with[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notch 6. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in con[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-13 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 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. thermal condition and performance. condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor , the package includes the[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-15 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 . 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 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 th[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-17 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered 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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-s[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q SE Plus Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Size V endor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 1G Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G N/A Elpida DS E5108AJBG-1J-E • • • 1G Kingston KHX8500D2/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package ?[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-19 DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 4G Kingston E2108ABSE-8G-E N/A Elpida DS N/A • • • 1G Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 6 Samsung DS M378T2953GZ3-CF7 • • • 2G Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 6 Samsung DS M37875663QZ3-CF7 • • • 512 MB [...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 1G GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 GEIL DS GE24GB800C4QC • • • 1G GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 GEIL DS GX22GB6400UDC • • • 1G GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 GEIL DS GE22GB800C5DC • • • 1[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-21 DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 2G ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 N/A ASINT DS SLZ2128M8-JGE • • • 1G UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48001GP3-63BJU • • • 512MB T AKEMS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 5 takeMS SS TMS51B264C081-805EP • • • DDR2-800 MHz capability S[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 2G PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 PSC DS AL8E8F73C-6E1 • • • 512MB Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C N/A Nanya SS NT512T64U88A1BY-3C • • • 1G Nanya NT5TU64M8BE- 3C72155700CP 5 Nanya DS NT1GT64U8HB0BY-3C • • • 1G Super T alent PG 64M8-800 07[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-23 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM fro[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 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. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx1_1 slot shared shared shared shared – – – – PCIEx1_2 slot shared shared shared shared – – – – PCIEx16 slot shared shared shared shared – – – – USB 1.1 controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB 1.1 controller[...]

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slots. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that c[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-27 1.9 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 system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such [...]

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 2. Keyboard power (3[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-29 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN port Refer to the audio conguration tab[...]

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 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. Pin 5 on the connector is[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-31 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector , then select one of the following modes to congure your d[...]

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. ICH10 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. 4. Digital audio co nne cto r (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-33 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, 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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection spe[...]

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of ea[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-35 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 . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is remove[...]

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of a PSU with [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-37 • 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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for[...]

1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 . Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector to know the detai[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-39 1.11 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 . 5. T urn on th[...]

1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Turning off the computer 1.12.1 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. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® Vi[...]

2 Chapter 2: 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.[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.1 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. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS using[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-3 Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, t[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-5 2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. C[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system. 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without havin[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-7 2.1.4 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. Copying the current B[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: 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. A:>afudos /iP5QSEPLU.ROM Writ[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-9 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le. • Pre[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS”. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-1 1 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the sy[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu sc[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-13 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type [...]

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.4 S A T A 1 – 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled][...]

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . Sele[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-17 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Congure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tune[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1600 400 MHz FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency . The values range from 100 to 180. 2.4.2[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-19 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4 DRAM Clocks] [5 DRAM Clocks] [6 DRAM Clocks] [7 DRAM Clocks] [8 DRAM Clocks] [9 DRAM Clocks] [10 DRAM Clocks] [1 1 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Del[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup READ to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to WRITE Delay(D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] 3rd Information: 13-5-1-5-5 [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-21 2.4.9 Ai T ransaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai T ransaction Booster item to [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for be[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Setting the CPU V oltage , FSB T ermination V oltage , Memory V oltage and North Bridge V oltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently . Proceed with caution. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings. 2.4.14 South Bridge V oltage[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-23 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Congure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:In[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep TM T echnology . When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. S et thi s i tem t o [ Dis abl ed] if you do not want to use the EIST . Conguration options: [Enabled[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-25 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Conguration Con gure North B ridge features. North Bri[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.3 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard Device Conguraiton High Denition Audio [Enabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] J-Micron eSATA/PATA Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCI[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-27 2.5.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to enable [...]

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 ([...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-29 2.6 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 conguration options. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. [...]

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC powe[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-31 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardwar[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chassis Fan Ratio [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to minimize fan speed for quiet chassis fan operation, or [T urbo] to enable slight quiet oper[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-33 2.7 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority [...]

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time [...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-35 2.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password <Enter> to change passwo[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password :Installed User Password :Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup] User Access Level [Full Ac[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-37 2.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure 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 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS E[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Express Gate.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Conguration options: [Pro[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-39 2.8.4 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load[...]

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.9 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. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this [...]

3 Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 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 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit V ista ope[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-3 3.2.2 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 - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility . Norton Internet S[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-5 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Ado[...]

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.4 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 Support DVD before opening a user manual le. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact inform[...]

ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-7 3.2.6 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 specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD conte[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.[...]