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Asus P5Q PRO Turbo - Motherboard - ATX User Manual

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Motherboard
P5Q PRO
Turbo

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Asus P5Q PRO Turbo - Motherboard - ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAsus
ModelP5Q PRO Turbo - Motherboard - ATX
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock during installation and operation.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe handling and operation of the motherboard.

P5Q PRO Turbo Specifications Summary

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

2.1 Before You Proceed

Important precautions before installing motherboard components or changing settings.

2.2 Motherboard Overview

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the LGA775 socket.

2.3.2 Installing the CPU Heatsink and Fan

Instructions for mounting the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

2.4 System Memory

2.4.2 Memory Configurations

Details on installing memory modules and compatibility with Windows OS.

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step instructions for installing a memory module into a DIMM socket.

2.5 Expansion Slots

2.5.1 Installing an Expansion Card

Procedure for installing an expansion card into a slot on the motherboard.

2.6 Jumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

Instructions for clearing CMOS settings using the CLRTC jumper.

2.7 Connectors

2.8 Starting Up for the First Time

Chapter 3: BIOS Setup

3.2 Updating BIOS

Information and warnings about updating the motherboard BIOS.

3.2.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Utility

Guide to recovering corrupted BIOS files using the CrashFree BIOS 3 utility.

3.3 BIOS Setup Program

3.4 Main Menu

3.5 Ai Tweaker Menu

3.5.1 Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Selects CPU overclocking options for desired CPU internal frequency.

3.5.2 CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Adjusts the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency.

3.5.3 FSB Frequency [XXX]

Sets the clock generator frequency for the system and PCI buses.

3.5.4 PCIE Frequency [XXX]

Sets the PCI Express frequency for enhanced performance.

3.5.6 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Sets the DDR2 operating frequency for memory performance.

3.5.7 DRAM Timing Control [Auto]

Configures detailed DRAM timing parameters for memory performance.

3.5.13 CPU Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU VCore voltage for performance and stability.

3.5.14 CPU GTL Reference [Auto]

Adjusts CPU GTL reference voltage for overclocking.

3.5.15 CPU PLL Voltage [Auto]

Sets the CPU PLL voltage for system stability.

3.5.16 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Sets the front side bus termination voltage.

3.5.17 DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Sets the DRAM voltage for memory overclocking.

3.5.18 NB Voltage [Auto]

Sets the North Bridge voltage for system stability.

3.5.21 Load-Line Calibration [Auto]

Selects CPU Load-Line mode to improve CPU VDroop.

3.6 Advanced Menu

3.7 Power Menu

3.8 Boot Menu

3.8.1 Boot Device Priority

Sets the priority sequence for bootable devices.

3.8.3 Security

Settings for system security, including supervisor and user passwords.

3.9 Tools Menu

3.10 Exit Menu

4.3 Software Information

4.3.3 ASUS EPU

Energy-efficient tool to enhance performance or save power with different modes.

4.3.4 ASUS Fan Xpert

Adjusts CPU and chassis fan speeds for optimal cooling and quiet operation.

4.3.5 ASUS TurboV

Utility for easy overclocking and setting optimal O.C. configurations.

4.3.6 ASUS Turbo Key

Turns the PC power button into a physical overclocking button.

4.3.7 ASUS Drive Xpert

Secures data and enhances hard drive performance with backup/speed modes.

4.4 RAID Configurations

4.4.1 RAID Definitions

Explains RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations.

4.4.3 Setting the RAID Item in BIOS

Steps to enable RAID function in BIOS Setup before creating RAID sets.

4.4.4 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility

Utility for creating RAID sets using Serial ATA hard disk drives.

4.5 Creating a RAID Driver Disk

Chapter 5: ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology Support

5.2 Installing CrossFireX™ Graphics Cards

General guidelines and recommendations for installing graphics cards.

5.2.1 Dual CrossFireX Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing two graphics cards for dual CrossFireX.

5.3.2 Enabling the ATI® CrossFireX™ Technology

How to enable CrossFireX via the ATI Catalyst Control Center.

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