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... ASUS Turbo Key 4-8
4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert 4-9
4.3.8 ASUS Express Gate 4-10
4.3.9 Audio configurations 4-11
4.4 RAID configurations 4-12
4.4.1 RAID definitions 4-12
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks 4-12
4.4.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 4-13
4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 4-13
4.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 4-17
4.5.1 Creating a RAID driver...
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... the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 4: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package and the software.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website...
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P5QD Turbo specifications summary
Internal I/O connectors
3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 5 x SATA connectors (red) 2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (orange and white) 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connectors 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header Chassis Intrusion connector CD...
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... regions and your PC's loading. The built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to achieve a quiet and cool environment.
ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS, or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Drive Xpert Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for...
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... 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 3 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...
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... the BIOS using the motherboard support
DVD or a USB flash drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.
Chapter 3
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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. 2. From the Main menu, click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows®...
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.... The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the dropdown menu, then click Next.
3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process.
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Ensure to load the BIOS default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults...
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... disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]
Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose...
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... 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 at www.asus.com for updates.
4.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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...Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
ASUS P5QD Turbo...
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... monitor window that displays system information such as CPU temperature, CPU voltage, fan speed, and CPU/FSB frequency
Chapter 4
Click to restore default settings
Click to launch each utility
• The screenshots in this section are for reference only. The actual utility buttons vary by models.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS...
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4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert
Asus Fan Xpert allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures and your PC's system loading. The various fan profiles offer flexible controls of fan speeds to achieve a quiet and cool system environment.
Launching Fan Xpert
After installing AI Suite from the motherboard support DVD, launch Fan Xpert...
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... voltage settings
Voltage Adjustment bars
Chapter 4
Applies all changes immediately Undoes all changes without applying
• For advanced overclock ability, adjust first the BIOS items, and then proceed more detailed adjustments using TurboV.
• Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key
ASUS Turbo Key allows the user to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games-with just one touch!
Launching ASUS Turbo Key
1. Install ASUS Turbo Key from the motherboard support DVD. 2. Restart your computer. ASUS Turbo Key automatically starts after Windows&#...
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... in the hard disk connected to the
SATA_E2 (white, port 1) connector on the motherboard. • Super Speed erases all original data/partitions in both hard disks.
You may use Drive Xpert function in Express Gate and BIOS setup environments. Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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...3 for BIOS setup details.
• ASUS Express Gate supports SATA devices connected to motherboard chipset-controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. See chapter 2 for the exact location of onboard SATA ports.
• ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from ODD and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only.
• ASUS...
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... and digital connector
status
Default Device button
Advanced Options Information button
Expert Mode
B.
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Configuration options
Control settings window
Display panel and volume control
Minimize button
Chapter 4
Refer to the software manual in the support DVD or visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for detailed software configuration.
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... RAID driver disk for details.
4.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks
The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. Connect the SATA signal cables. 3. Connect a SATA power...
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...SCSI adapter to install, ensure that you select Intel(R)
SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH10R). 4. Follow the succeeding 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 USB floppy disk drive/USB
port. 2. During the OS installation, select Intel(R) SATA RAID Controller (Desktop...