Asus P5Q3 - Motherboard - ATX driver and firmware
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User Manual - Page 6
...29 4.3.10 ASUS AI Direct Link 4-33 4.3.11 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-35 4.3.12 ASUS Express Gate 4-39 4.4 RAID configurations 4-49 4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-49 4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-50 4.4.3 Intel® RAID configurations 4-50 4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-58 4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS.... 4-58 4.5.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows 4-58...
User Manual - Page 9
... that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of...
User Manual - Page 13
... Chassis Intrusion connector CD audio in 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors System Panel (Q-Connector)
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE, WOR by Ring, Chassis Intrusion
Drivers Express Gate ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version) Image-Editing Suite
ATX Form Factor, 12...
User Manual - Page 22
..., air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates 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.
Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for anyone who needs to secure data on their hard...
User Manual - Page 42
... card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
User Manual - Page 67
... 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 VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
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User Manual - Page 69
...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 file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
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... Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
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User Manual - Page 74
.... For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip.
The firmware chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
User Manual - Page 106
Drive Xpert Device(s) List:
Port 0 (Orange) / Port 1 (White) Press to display the information of the hard disks which are connected to the SATA_E1 (orange, port 0) and SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard.
3.8.3 Express Gate
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to...
User Manual - Page 113
...with the motherboard package contains 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.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if...
User Manual - Page 114
...174; chipset Inf update program.
Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver
Installs the Realtek® RTL8111B/C 10/100/1000M LAN Driver.
Realtek® Audio Driver
Installs the Realtek® Audio Driver.
ASUS EPU-6 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-6 Engine driver and utility.
JMicron JMB363 Controller Driver
Installs the JMicron® JMB363 Controller driver
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Chapter 4: Software support
User Manual - Page 115
...software that the motherboard supports.
Click to display the next page
ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
Click to return to the previous page
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...
User Manual - Page 116
..., fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. Adobe® Acrobat Reader 8
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c
Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and...
User Manual - Page 121
... installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the support DVD. See section 4.2.3 Utilities menu for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section 3.1.3 AFUDOS utility.
• Make sure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set...
User Manual - Page 124
... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
User Manual - Page 130
... settings window
Analog and digital connector status
Information button
Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting.
Device advanced settings
Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device.
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Chapter 4: Software support
User Manual - Page 147
... SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connectors on the motherboard do not support ATAPI devices and hot-plug function.
Launching Drive Xpert in Windows® OS After installing Drive Xpert from the bundled support DVD, double-click the Drive Xpert icon on the Windows® desktop.
Before using the Drive Xpert function, ensure that you have installed the JMicron JMB363 driver in the system.
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User Manual - Page 160
...on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website.
To update Express Gate
1. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.
2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Click Yes to continue.
3. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue.
4. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Repairing Express...
User Manual - Page 170
... hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows Vista user, you can create a RAID driver disk with a floppy disk drive or a USB flash disk drive.
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS
To create a RAID driver disk without entering the OS: 1. Boot your computer. 2. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility. 3. Set the optical drive as the primary boot device...