Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P5QSEPLUS Asus
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Motherboard P5Q SE Plus.
ii E4182 First Edition V1 September 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, t.
iii Contents Contents ...................................................................................................... iii Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .
iv Contents 1.10 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-29 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 1-29 1.10.2 Internal connectors ........................
v Contents 2.4.4 DRAM T iming Control .................................................. 2-18 2.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control .......................................... 2-20 2.4.6 DRAM Read T raining ................................................... 2-20 2.
vi Contents 2.8 T ools menu ................................................................................. 2-37 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 2-37 2.8.2 Express Gate ...............................
vii 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.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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.
xi P5Q SE Plus specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core�2 Extreme / Core�2 Extreme / Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo / Pentium Core�2 Quad / Core�2.
xii P5Q SE Plus specications summary USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back panel) ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision T weaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 6.
1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 sta.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-3 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).
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Exclusive features Express Gate T aking 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.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-5 AI Nap With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away . T o 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 .
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility . Simply press the predened 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 ash utility .
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-7 1.4 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-9 1.5.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors..
1-10 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.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-1 1 1.6.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then t the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-13 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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. thermal condition and performance.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-15 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector . 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-17 1.7.2 Memory congurations Y ou may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Y ou may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5Q SE Plus Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Size V endor Part No.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-19 DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 4G Kingston E2108ABSE-8G-E N/A Elpida DS N/A • •.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2-800 MHz capability (continued on the next page) Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 1G GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 GEIL DS G.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-21 DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 2G ASINT DDRII1208-GE 8115 N/A ASINT DS SLZ2128M8-JGE • • • 1G UMAX U2S12D30TP-8E N/A UMAX DS D48001GP3-63BJU • • • 512MB T AKEMS MS18T51280-2.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction Size V endor Chip No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A* B* C* 2G PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 PSC DS AL8E8F73C-6E1 • • • 512MB Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C N.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-23 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 T o remove a DIMM: 1.
1-24 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 T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-25 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCIEx1_1 slot shared shared shared shared – – – – PCIEx1_2 slot shared shared shared shared – – – – PCIEx16 slot shared shared shared shared – – – – USB 1.
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 specications.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-27 1.9 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-29 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps co.
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-31 2. 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 .
1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. ICH10 Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives. 4. Digital audio co nne cto r (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s).
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-33 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB 910, USB1 1 12) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.
1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-35 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector .
1-36 Chapter 1: Product introduction • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-37 • 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.
1-38 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS Q-Connector . 1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector .
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 1-39 1.11 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4.
1-40 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.12 Turning off the computer 1.12.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer .
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.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 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 Update : Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a oppy disk or USB ash disk.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-3 Quit all Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility . 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-5 2.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A: / S then press <Enter>.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup T o update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS le to a oppy disk or a USB ash disk, then restart the system. 2.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-7 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-9 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD or a USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “2.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-1 1 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For changing system performance sett.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 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.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.4 S A T A 1 – 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer .
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-17 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency FSB 1600 400 MHz FSB 1333 333 MHz FSB 1066 266 MHz FSB 800 200 MHz PCIE Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the PCI Express frequency . Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the PCIE frequency .
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-19 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items: CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] [4.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup READ to READ Delay(D) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-21 2.4.9 Ai T ransaction Booster [Auto] Allows you to set the system performance. Conguration options: [Auto] [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai T ransaction Booster item to [Manual].
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup • Setting the CPU V oltage , FSB T ermination V oltage , Memory V oltage and North Bridge V oltage items to a high level may damage the chipset, memory module and CPU permanently . Proceed with caution. • The system may need better cooling system to work stably under high voltage settings.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-23 2.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) T ech [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel ® SpeedStep TM T echnology . When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. S et thi s i tem t o [ Dis abl ed] if you do not want to use the EIST .
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-25 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 Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.3 OnBoard Devices Conguration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-27 2.5.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows auto-detected values.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-29 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 conguration options. 2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.6.5 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-31 2.6.6 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB T emperature [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.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Chassis Fan Ratio [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the Chassis Q-Fan. When set to [Standard], the chassis fan automatically adjusts depending on the chassis temperature.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-33 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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Wait For ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-35 2.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.
2-36 Chapter 2: BIOS setup <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disabled password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password :Installed User Password :Installed.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-37 2.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Express Gate.Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or other installed OS.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 2-39 2.8.4 ASUS O.C. Prole This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings. Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash.
2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes.
3 Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package..
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer , browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP .EXE from the BIN folder .
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-3 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 Launches the ASUS installation wizard for anti-virus and drivers utility .
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-5 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.4 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 les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Support DVD before opening a user manual le.
ASUS P5Q SE Plus 3-7 3.2.6 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 specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specications of the motherboard.
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support T echnical support Form Displays the ASUS T echnical Support Request Form that you have to ll out when requesting technical support.
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