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P5Q SE Plus
Motherboard
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E4182 First Edition V1 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK 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 purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extende
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Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix P5Q SE Plus specifications summary ....
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Contents 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-29 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-29 1.10.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-30 1.11 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 1-39 1.12 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 1-40 1.12.1 Using the OS shut
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Contents 2.4.4 DRAM Timing Control .................................................. 2-18 2.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control .......................................... 2-20 2.4.6 DRAM Read Training ................................................... 2-20 2.4.7 MEM. OC Charger ....................................................... 2-20 2.4.8 Ai Clock Twister ............................................................ 2-20 2.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster ..........................................
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Contents 2.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-37 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-37 2.8.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 2-38 2.8.3 AI NET 2........................................................................ 2-38 2.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile ......................................................... 2-39 2.9 Exit menu .....................
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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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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Safety information Electrical safety • To 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 power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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. This chapter also 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
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold
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P5Q SE Plus specifications summary ® CPU LGA775 socket for Intel Core Core2 Extreme / ��2 Extreme / ® Core Core2 �2 Quad / Core � Quad / Core2 �2 Duo / Pentium � Duo / Pentium dual-core / ® ® Celeron dual-core / Celeron processors ® Compatible with Intel 05B/05A/06 processors ® Supports Intel 45nm Multi-Core CPU ® ® Chipset Intel P45 / ICH10 with Intel Fast Memory Access T Technology echnology System Bus 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin
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P5Q SE Plus specifications summary USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.25mV increment - vDIMM: 6-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800 MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning from 667MHz up to 1333MHz for DDR2 - PCI Express frequenc
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 1: Product 1 introduction
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying an ASUS P5Q SE Plus 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5Q SE Plus motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x
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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/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. ® Intel Core Core2 Extreme / Core ��2 Extreme / Core2 Quad / �2 � Quad / Core�2 Duo CPU support ® This motherboard supports the l
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1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate Taking 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. You can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. What’s more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pic
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AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by differ
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ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See pages 2-6 and 2-37 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2 � This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-3
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1.4 Before you proceed Take 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 power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall
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1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the
