Asus P5Q-E - Jumpers, Switches, Connectors, and Startup; ASUS P5 Q-E BIOS Setup Guide; BIOS Management and Update Utilities; Navigating and Configuring BIOS Settings

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Contents
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-20
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-20
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... 2-20
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-22
2.7 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 2-24
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-25
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-25
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-27
2.9 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-40
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-41
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-41
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-41
Chapter 3: BIOS setup
3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 3-1
3.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 3-1
3.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 3-4
3.1.3 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 3-5
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-7
3.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-8
3.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-8
3.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-8
3.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 3-9
3.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 3-9
3.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 3-9
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 3-9
3.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 3-9
3.2.9 General help ................................................................... 3-9
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-10
3.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 3-10
3.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 3-10
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ......................................................... 3-10
3.3.4 Language ...................................................................... 3-10
3.3.5 SATA 1-6 ........................................................................3-11
3.3.6 Storage Conguration ................................................... 3-12
3.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 3-13