Asus P5Q-EM DO- Manuals

iii Contents 2.5.7 Intel ® VT-d Configuration .......................................................................... 2-29 2.5.8 Intel ® TXT(LT) Configuration .................................................................... 2-30 2.6 Power menu ....................................................

iv 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 cau...

v DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin iindicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the...

vi About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it s...

vii Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-tha...

viii P5Q-EM DO specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core ™ 2 Extreme / Core ™ 2 Quad / Core ™ 2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® processor* Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel ® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Ref...

ix P5Q-EM DO specifications summary ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustabl...

x Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Intel ® System Defense Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Intel ® IT Director Form Factor microATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5Q-EM DO specifications summary P5...

1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.....................................................

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q-EM DO 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...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. See page 2-29 for details. Some third-party softwares may be requirred when running some functions of TPM. IEEE ...

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-5 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...

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q-EM DO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout P5Q-EM DO PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PRI_IDE USBPW9-12 USBPW1- 4 CHA_FAN 1 USBPW5-8 FLOPPY USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78 IE1394_2 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CD ATX12V EATXPW R CPU_FAN COM1 PWR_FAN Intel ® Q45 ICS 9LPRS 918JKLF Super I/O AUDIO ALC 1200 Single La...

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual- core / Celeron ® processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, m...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If...

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN CPU FA N PWM CPU FA N IN CPU F AN PWR GND P5Q-EM DO ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched d...

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Memory reserved by Intel ® ME Memory slots Total memory occupied by Intel ® ME DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 1GB / slot 2GB / slot Insta...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips out...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansio...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications port (COM1)* ...

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HECI Host#1 shared – – – – – – – IDE-R Controller – – shared – – – – – KT Controller – shared – – – – – Thermal Controller – – shared – – – – – VE AHCI Controller – – shared – – – – – GbEthernet Controller – – ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ca...

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-25 P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO USB Device Wake Up 21 2 3 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW1-4 2 1 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2 1 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12 USBPW5-8 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (C...

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. ME Switch. Allows you to enable or disable the I...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased sepa...

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-31 5. ICH10DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-33 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making su...

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We re...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-35 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (...

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer...

2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:00 PM

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a boot...

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. 2.1.2 AS...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboar...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the USB flash disk, ...

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS...

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Nex...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch 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 ...

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management ...

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu i...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-13 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 L...

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory D...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-17 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure...

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 180. 2.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically b...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-19 2.4.8 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge chipset clock skew. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 400ps] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1100ps] [Del...

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Blue Yellow Purple Red CPU PLL Voltage 1.5V~1.6V N/A N/A N/A FSB Termination Voltage 1.2V~1.3V N/A N/A N/A DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.95V 2.00V~2.05V 2.10V~2.15V N/A NB Voltage 1.1V~1.4V N/A N/A N/A 2.4.14 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-21 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to S...

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extende...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-23 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset SettingsWARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration...

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem Configuration ASF Support [Enabled] ME HECI Configuration ME-HECI [Enabled] ME-EDER [Disabled] ME-KT [Disabled] Configure Intel AMT Parameters ME BIOS Extension [Enabled] BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Disabled Enabled Options ASF Suppo...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-25 VE-VECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Embedded Controller Interface (VECI). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled] Allows you to choose hide or not hide all physical Host Controllers. Configuration options: [Di...

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] SPDIF Mode Setting [HDMI Output] F...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-27 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 19...

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the leg...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-29 TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 2.5.6 TPM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-31 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interfac...

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the syste...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-33 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]. Power On By PS/...

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] /...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-35 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthes...

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disable...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-37 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item t...

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limite...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-39 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appea...

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes T...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-41 2.10 Intel ® ME configuration This function allows you to configure the Intel ® Management Engine (ME) settings. Ensure that the ME function is enabled before configuring the settings. To enable the ME function, refer to pages 1-26 and 2-24 for details. To open the Intel ® ME Set...

2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.10.2 Intel ® ME Configuration Select Intel(R) ME Configuration and press <Enter>. The following message appears to remind you that the system resets after the configuration changes. Press <Y> to continue or <N> to cancel. [Caution] System resets after c...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-43 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0001 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Coporation. All Rights Reserved. [ Intel(R) ME FEATURES CONTROL ] [ESC]=Exit [ ]=Select [Enter]=Access Manageability Feature Selection Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Return to Previous Menu [*] Non...

2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.10.3 Exit menu To exit the Intel ® ME setup, select Exit from the Main menu and press <Enter>. When the confirmation message appears, press <Y> to exit or press <N> to cancel. Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N) [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Return to the previous ...

3 Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:36:19 PM

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 32-bit XP/32-bit Vista/64-bit ...

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs the ASUS InstAll install...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, C...

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Inter...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ® ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver. Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 64 bi...

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab befo...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-7 Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Mo...

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 12/9/08 12:36:31 PM

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-9 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH...

iii Contents 2.5.7 Intel ® VT-d Configuration .......................................................................... 2-29 2.5.8 Intel ® TXT(LT) Configuration .................................................................... 2-30 2.6 Power menu ....................................................

iv 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 cau...

v DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin iindicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the...

vi About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it s...

vii Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-tha...

viii P5Q-EM DO specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core ™ 2 Extreme / Core ™ 2 Quad / Core ™ 2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual-core / Celeron ® processor* Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Support Intel ® 45nm Multi-core CPU. * Ref...

ix P5Q-EM DO specifications summary ASUS Features ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS AI Gear 2 - ASUS Advanced Q-Fan ASUS Crystal Sound - Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustabl...

x Support DVD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Intel ® System Defense Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Intel ® IT Director Form Factor microATX form factor: 9.6” x 9.6” (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5Q-EM DO specifications summary P5...

1.1 Welcome! .................................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.....................................................

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5Q-EM DO 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...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-3 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) provides enhanced data performance via high-level encryption/decryption, and ensures platform integrity. See page 2-29 for details. Some third-party softwares may be requirred when running some functions of TPM. IEEE ...

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-5 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...

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q-EM DO 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout P5Q-EM DO PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 PCI2 PRI_IDE USBPW9-12 USBPW1- 4 CHA_FAN 1 USBPW5-8 FLOPPY USB1112 USB910 USB56 USB78 IE1394_2 PANEL SPDIF_OUT AAFP CD ATX12V EATXPW R CPU_FAN COM1 PWR_FAN Intel ® Q45 ICS 9LPRS 918JKLF Super I/O AUDIO ALC 1200 Single La...

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® dual-core / Celeron ® dual- core / Celeron ® processors. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, m...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel ® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If...

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN CPU FA N PWM CPU FA N IN CPU F AN PWR GND P5Q-EM DO ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-13 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched d...

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Memory reserved by Intel ® ME Memory slots Total memory occupied by Intel ® ME DIMM A1 DIMM A2 DIMM B1 DIMM B2 1GB / slot 2GB / slot Insta...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-19 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips out...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansio...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System timer 1 2 Keyboard controller 2 – Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 4 12 Communications port (COM1)* ...

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H HECI Host#1 shared – – – – – – – IDE-R Controller – – shared – – – – – KT Controller – shared – – – – – Thermal Controller – – shared – – – – – VE AHCI Controller – – shared – – – – – GbEthernet Controller – – ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-23 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ca...

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.9 Jumper 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-25 P5Q-EM DO P5Q-EM DO USB Device Wake Up 21 2 3 +5V +5VSB (Default) USBPW1-4 2 1 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB 2 1 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12 USBPW5-8 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8, USBPW9-12) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (C...

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 3. ME Switch. Allows you to enable or disable the I...

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. The S/PDIF out module is purchased sepa...

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 4. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-31 5. ICH10DO Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1[red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 [red], SATA4 [red], SATA5 [red], SATA6 [red]) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-33 8. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making su...

1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We re...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 1-35 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (...

1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the following instructions to install the ASUS Q-Connector. 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector. Refer...

2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:35:00 PM

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-1 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 2. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a boot...

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. 2.1.2 AS...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during...

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboar...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, the USB flash disk, ...

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support DVD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS...

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Nex...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch 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 ...

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-11 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system configuration Ai Tweaker For changing system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management ...

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tool, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu i...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-13 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 L...

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory D...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-17 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure...

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 180. 2.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically b...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-19 2.4.8 NB Clock Skew [Auto] Allows you to set the Northbridge chipset clock skew. Configuration options: [Auto] [Normal] [Delay 100ps] [Delay 200ps] [Delay 300ps] [Delay 400ps] [Delay 500ps] [Delay 600ps] [Delay 700ps] [Delay 800ps] [Delay 900ps] [Delay 1000ps] [Delay 1100ps] [Del...

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Blue Yellow Purple Red CPU PLL Voltage 1.5V~1.6V N/A N/A N/A FSB Termination Voltage 1.2V~1.3V N/A N/A N/A DRAM Voltage 1.80V~1.95V 2.00V~2.05V 2.10V~2.15V N/A NB Voltage 1.1V~1.4V N/A N/A N/A 2.4.14 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-21 2.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to S...

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extende...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-23 2.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset SettingsWARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration...

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup ME Subsystem Configuration ME Subsystem Configuration ASF Support [Enabled] ME HECI Configuration ME-HECI [Enabled] ME-EDER [Disabled] ME-KT [Disabled] Configure Intel AMT Parameters ME BIOS Extension [Enabled] BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Disabled Enabled Options ASF Suppo...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-25 VE-VECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Embedded Controller Interface (VECI). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled] Allows you to choose hide or not hide all physical Host Controllers. Configuration options: [Di...

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.3 Onboard Device Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard Device Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] SPDIF Mode Setting [HDMI Output] F...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-27 2.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 19...

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the leg...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-29 TPM Configuration TCG/TPM SUPPORT [NO] Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2) supp in BIOS BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced 2.5.6 TPM Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the ...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-31 2.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interfac...

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the syste...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-33 Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]. Power On By PS/...

2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] /...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-35 2.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthes...

2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disable...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-37 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “1.9 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 2.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item t...

2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limite...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-39 2.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appea...

2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes T...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-41 2.10 Intel ® ME configuration This function allows you to configure the Intel ® Management Engine (ME) settings. Ensure that the ME function is enabled before configuring the settings. To enable the ME function, refer to pages 1-26 and 2-24 for details. To open the Intel ® ME Set...

2-42 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.10.2 Intel ® ME Configuration Select Intel(R) ME Configuration and press <Enter>. The following message appears to remind you that the system resets after the configuration changes. Press <Y> to continue or <N> to cancel. [Caution] System resets after c...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 2-43 Intel(R) Management Engine BIOS Extension v5.0.5.0001 Copyright(C) 2003-08 Intel Coporation. All Rights Reserved. [ Intel(R) ME FEATURES CONTROL ] [ESC]=Exit [ ]=Select [Enter]=Access Manageability Feature Selection Intel(R) Quiet System Technology Return to Previous Menu [*] Non...

2-44 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.10.3 Exit menu To exit the Intel ® ME setup, select Exit from the Main menu and press <Enter>. When the confirmation message appears, press <Y> to exit or press <N> to cancel. Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N) [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Return to the previous ...

3 Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package. P5Q-EM DO.indb 1 12/9/08 12:36:19 PM

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 3.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 32-bit XP/32-bit Vista/64-bit ...

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Installs the ASUS InstAll install...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Install the ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, C...

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Inter...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-5 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create Intel ® ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 32 bit RAID/AHCI driver. Intel ICH10R 64 bit RAID/AHCI Driver Allows you to create an Intel ICH10R 64 bi...

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe Acrobat Reader application from the Utilities tab befo...

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-7 Browse this DVD Displays the Support DVD contents in graphical format. 3.2.7 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the Support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Mo...

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the Support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. P5Q-EM DO.indb 8 12/9/08 12:36:31 PM

ASUS P5Q-EM DO 3-9 3.3.2 Creating a RAID driver disk in Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® : 1. Start Windows ® . 2. Place the motherboard support DVD into the optical drive. 3. Go to the Make disk menu, and then click Intel ICH10R 32/64 bit RAID Driver Disk to create an Intel ® ICH...