MotherboardP5Q SE2
xP5Q SE2 specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster Precision Tweaker: - vCore:
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction1.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q SE2 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new fea
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Intel® P45 Chipset The Intel® P45 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR2 800/667MHz architecture
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-3ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy con
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking featuresAI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed i
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5.3 Motherboard layoutP5Q SE2PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIEX1_2PCI1PCI2PCI3FLOPPYPANELSPDIF_OUTRTM870T-954CDAAFPATX12VEATX
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-71.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 1-252. LGA775 CPU Socket
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5Q SE2P5Q SE2 CPU Socket
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-95. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket al
iiE4200First Edition V1 September 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-111.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connecto
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM s
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-13P5Q SE2 Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2-1200MHz capabilitySize Vendor Part No. CLChip BrandSS/DS Chip No.DIMM supportA*
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800MHz capabilitySize Vendor Part No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSChip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*1G OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 4 O
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-15SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as single-channel memory con
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.4 Removing a DIMMTo remove a DIMM:1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.2.
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-17When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Othe
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q SE2P5Q SE2 Clear RTC RAM1 2 2 3Normal(Default)Clear RTCCLRTC2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56)This
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-19• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the
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1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-212. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. Conn
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA har
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-236. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of th
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modu
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-2510. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.P5Q SE2P5Q
ASUS P5Q SE2 1-271.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Alway
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ASUS P5Q SE2 2-12.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (
ivContents1.10 Connectors ... 1-191.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through the InternetTo update the BIOS through the Internet:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Win
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-32.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. To create a bootable oppy disk:DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the opp
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setupASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24Current ROMUpdate ROMA:NoteFLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005PATH: A:\ BOARD: P5Q SE2VER: 03
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-52. Boot the system in DOS mode.3. At the prompt key in afudos /o[lename]where [lename] is any user-assigned lename which consists
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-7Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...Checking for oppy...Floppy not found!Checking for DVD-ROM...DVD-ROM found!Reading le “P5
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setupIf you want to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures:• Restart using the OS sta
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-92.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAi T
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Co
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-112.3.4 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for eac
vContents2.5.4 USB Conguration ... 2-192.5.5 PCI PnP ...
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setupDue to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is o
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-13Scroll down to display the following items:v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.Memory Voltage [Auto]North Brid
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setupFSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]Allows you to adjust the FSB strap. Conguration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz]
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-15READ to READ Delay (D) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks]WRITE to WRITE Delay (S) [Auto]Congurati
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setupCPU Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.8500V to 1.7500V with a 0.00625V interval
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-17[Delay 450ps] [Delay 525ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 675ps] [Delay 750ps] [Delay 825ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay 975ps] [Delay 1050ps] [Delay
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setupExecute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-19LAN Option ROM [Disabled]This item appears only when you enable the Onboard PCIE GbE LAN item. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enab
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-21Power On By External Modems [Disabled]This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the ex
viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setupChassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-23Bootup Num-Lock [On]Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]PS/2 Mouse Support [Aut
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup[Limited] - allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time.[Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the
ASUS P5Q SE2 2-25Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d
viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy
viiiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe A
ixP5Q SE2 specications summaryCPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core /
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