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... assignments 1-21
1.8.4
PCI slots 1-23
1.8.5
PCI Express x1 slot 1-23
1.8.6
PCI Express x16 slot 1-23
1.9 Jumper...1-24
1.10 Connectors 1-26
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-26
1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-28
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1
2.1.1
Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-1
2.1.2
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2
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3.2.1
Running the Support DVD 3-1
3.2.2
Drivers menu 3-2
3.2.3
Utilities menu 3-3
3.2.4
Make Disk menu 3-5
3.2.5
Manual menu 3-6
3.2.6
ASUS Contact information 3-6
3.2.7
Other information 3-7
3.3 Creating a RAID driver disk 3-9
3.3.1
Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS 3-9
3.3.2
Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 3-9
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. ASUS websites The...
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... VGA card that supports HDMI is purchased separately.
** The HDMI Max resolution is supported only when installed 1G memory.
Southbridge - 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports - Support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
Mavell® 6102 PATA controller - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
Intel® 882567LM PCIe Gigabit LAN Controller
Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC - Support...
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P5Q-EM DO specifications summary
Support DVD Contents Form Factor
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Intel® System Defense Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Intel® IT Director
microATX form factor: 9.6" x 9.6" (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...8209;13 for details.
Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology
This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See page 1-31 for details.
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... it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
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...
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... socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
The CPU fits 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!
CPU notch
Gold triangle mark
Alignment key
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... to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard�.
• This motherboard does not support memory modules...
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Notes on memory limitations
• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot.
64-bit
Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
Windows Vista Professional x64 Edition
• The memory operation frequency depends on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD). By default, some memory modules...
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... page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
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... disk drive.
A:\>afudos /iP5QEMDO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.26(06.08.28BB)) Copyright (C) 2003 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done
Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done
Please restart your computer...
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... with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. See page 3-3 for the Utilities
screen menu. The ASUS Update utility is copied to...
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... Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section "2.9 Exit Menu."
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
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... message between the host software and the ME firmware. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
ME-IDER [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to boot. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].
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Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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... the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the Support DVD
Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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... threads.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program
Installs the Intel® chipset inf update program.
Realtek Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek Audio driver.
Intel Graphics Accelerator Driver
Instals the Intel® Graphics Accelerator Driver.
Intel(R) LAN Driver
Installs the Intel® LAN driver.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the USB 2.0 driver.
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Chapter 3: Software support
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... application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control.
ASUS Update
The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Intel IT Director
Intel® IT Director is a software that monitors security, data protection...
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...-compressiong and protection.
3.2.4 Make Disk menu
The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel® ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk.
Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver.
Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver
Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI driver.
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... screen instructions to complete the installation.
To install the RAID driver in Windows® Vista: 1. Insert the floppy disk/USB device with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive/USB port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 3. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation.
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