Asus P5Q Premium - Manual (Page 4)

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Contents
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................... 2-21
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-21
2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slots ................................................... 2-21
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-23
2.7 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 2-25
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-26
2.8.1
Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-26
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-28
2.8.3 Installing the optional fan .............................................. 2-41
2.9 Starting up for the first time ...................................................... 2-42
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-43
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-43
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-43
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
3.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 3-7
3.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 3-8
3.2.1
BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 3-9
3.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 3-9
3.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 3-10
3.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 3-10
3.2.6 Configuration fields ....................................................... 3-10
3.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 3-10
3.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 3-10
3.2.9 General help ................................................................. 3-10
3.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 3-11
3.3.1
System Time ..................................................................3-11
3.3.2 System Date ..................................................................3-11
3.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ..........................................................3-11
3.3.4 Language .......................................................................3-11
3.3.5 SATA 1-6 ....................................................................... 3-12