Asus PFQ3 manual

Motherboard P5Q3 Deluxe/ WiFi-AP@n[...]

ii E3783 First Edition V1 May 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 purchas[...]

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

iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-17 2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-17 2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... [...]

v 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 be[...]

vi 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 all[...]

vii 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 informati[...]

viii 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. <Key> Key s encl osed i n the less- than a nd gre ater-t han s ign mea ns tha t y[...]

ix P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Intel ® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU * Refer to www .asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset [...]

x (continued on the next page) P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summary USB 10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) IEEE 1394 LSI ® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel) Audio ADI ® AD2000B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-s[...]

xi P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features ASUS AI Booster utility Precision T weaker 2: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control - vChipset (N.B.): 48-step DRAM voltage control - vCPU PLL: 64-step reference voltage control - vFSB T ermination: 40-step Fro[...]

xii *Specications are subject to change without notice. Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Image-Editing Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form Factor A TX Form Factor , 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm) P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summary[...]

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

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 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 [...]

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/packagings to safeguard consumers’ h[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-3 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See page 2-17 for details. Serial A T A 3 Gb/s technology and SA T A-On-The-Go This motherboard supports the next-g[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Express Gate SDD 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 P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-5 ASUS 16-Phase Power Design The breakthrough technology of 16-phase VRM design is bringing to the ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can reach the power efciency up to 96% + , and dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively , and lower temperature 36°C + compared to other VRM solution. With all Japanese-m[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction Optional Fan (for W ater-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only) The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over the CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page 2-38 for details. [...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 1-7 ASUS Q-Shield The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield provides conductivity to best protect your motherboard against static electricity damage and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI). Without the usual "ngers" present, this new design is convenient and safe to install. ASUS Q-Connector [...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product Introduction ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS setup menu helps you congure your system easier and faster . 1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to[...]

2 Chapter 1: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5 2.4 System memory .....[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-1 2.1 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 powe[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview 2.2.1 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.8 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-3 2.2.2 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. A TX power connectors (24-pin EA TXPWR, 8-pin EA TX12V) 2-32 2. LGA775 CPU Socket 2-6 3. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3) 2-30 4. DDR3 DIMM slots 2-12 5. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU;[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. 2.2.3 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sur e that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear p art of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 2.2.4 Screw [...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® Processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket a[...]

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. 2. Press the lo[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-7 The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 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 no[...]

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. 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 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 . If you buy a CPU separately , make [...]

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. Disconnect the CPU fa[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-1 1 2.3.4 Installing the optional fans Install the optional fan only if you are using a passive cooler or a water cooler . Installing the optional fan with an active CPU cooler will interfere with the airow and destabilize the system. 1. Position the fan above the pipe and heatsink assembly . 2. Fit the fan to the gr[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better perfo[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-13 2.4.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 1GB, 2GB 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. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force. 2.4[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and m[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 – Redirect to IRQ#9 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Reser[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-17 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 specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply [...]

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information • In single VGA card mode, use rst the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 slot (blue) for a PCI Express x16 graphics card to get better performance. • In CrossFireX™ mode, use the PCIe 2.0 x16_1 (blue) and PCIe 2.0 x16_2 (black) slots for PCI Express x16 graphics cards to get better performance. • Use the two PCIe 2.0 x1[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information [...]

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the advanced CPU / Northbridge overvol[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-21 2.7 Onboard switches Onboard switches allow you to ne-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance. 1. Power-on switch Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system. 2. Reset switch Press[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard / mouse combo port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard or a PS/2 mouse. 2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 3. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port. This Marvell ® LAN port allows Gigabit connection to[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-23 10. Wireless LAN ports . These ports are on the onboard wireless LAN module that allow you to set up a wireless network and exchange information with other wireless devices without tagling cables and wires. Connect the moveable omni-directional antennas to these ports. 1 1. Wireless LAN Activity LED . The wireless mo[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 16. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 17. Optical S/PDIF Out port . This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 18. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-25 2.8.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is remov[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Drive jumper setting Mode of device(s) Cable connector Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black T wo devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector . This prevents incor[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-27 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 conict with huge graphics cards. right angle side • Y ou must install the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial A T A hard disk d[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. SIL5723 Serial A T A connectors [orange] (7-pin SA T A_E1-2) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. If you installed Serial A T A hard disk drives, you can create a EZ Backup or a Super Speed conguration with the Drive Xpert T echnology through the onboar[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-29 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910) 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[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN1-3, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport 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[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-31 8. 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[...]

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. ATX po wer co nn ec tor s (24-pin EA TXPWR, 2x4-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. • For a fully cong[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-33 Power supply requirements Heavy Loading CPU SMF 3.2XE Memory 1 GB*4 VGA 8800 Ultra*3 SA T A-HDD 6 eSA T A-HDD 1 IDE-CDROM 1 IDE-HDD 1 USB 4 +12V_8Pin +12V_24pin +5V_24pin +3V_24pin +12V_VGA1 +12V_VGA2 +12V_VGA3 V oltage (V) 12.14 12.21 5.22 3.456 12.2 12.2 12.2 Current (A) 1 1.32 13.71 6.41 6.98 6.51 6.59 6.6 Power ([...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Light Loading CPU Conroe 3.0+EM64T Memory 1 GB*2 VGA 8800 Ultra*1 SA T A-HDD 2 eSA T A-HDD 1 IDE-CDROM 1 IDE-HDD 0 USB 4 +12V_8Pin +12V_24pin +5V_24pin +3V_24pin +12V_VGA1 +12V_VGA2 +12V_VGA3 V oltage (V) 12.19 12.21 5.22 3.456 12.16 Current (A) 3.19 5.55 5.04 5.36 6.5 Power (W) 38.886 67.766 26.309 18.524 79.04[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-35 12. Digital audio con nec tor (4-1 pin SPDIF , for ASUS HDMI VGA card) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF out cable. The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and S/PDI[...]

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector . The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power , and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin c[...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-37 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 detailed p[...]

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.9 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector . [...]

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 2-39 2.10 Turning off the computer 2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Vista™: 1. Click the Start button then select Shut Down . 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Cl[...]

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