Asus PFQ3 2.7Onboard switches, 2.Reset switch, 1.Power-onswitch

2.7Onboard switches

Onboard switches allow you to fine-tune performance when working on a bare or open-case system. This is ideal for overclockers and gamers who continually change settings to enhance system performance.

1.Power-on switch

Press the power-on switch to wake/power up the system.

2.Reset switch

Press the reset switch to reboot the system.

ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n

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Contents

Page Page Chapter 1: Product introduction Hardware information Page Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Electrical safety Operation safety How this guide is organized Where to find more information Conventions used in this guide Typography P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@nspecifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory IEEE Audio BIOS Features Manageability ASUS Stylish Features ASUS Exclusive Back Panel I/O Ports Internal I/O Connectors Form Factor Page Chapter summary 1.1Welcome 1.2Package contents 1.3.1Product highlights Green ASUS Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad Core™2 Duo Processor Support Intel P45 Chipset PCIe Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go IEEE 1394a support S/PDIF digital sound ready Dual Gigabit LAN solution 1.3.2ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ASUS Express Gate SDD ASUS WiFi-AP@n AI Direct Link ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Crystal Sound ASUS EZ DIY ASUS MyLogo3™ ASUS Multi-languageBIOS 1.3.3ASUS Intelligent Performance and Overclocking features AI Booster Precision Tweaker C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Page Page 2.1Before you proceed 2.2.1Motherboard layout 2.2.2Layout contents 2.2.3Placement direction 2.2.4Screw holes 2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1Installing the CPU Page Page 2.3.2Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.4Installing the optional fans 2.4.1Overview 2.4.2Memory configurations 2.4.3Installing a DIMM Removing a DIMM 2.5.1Installing an expansion card 2.5.2Configuring an expansion card 2.5.3Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard 2.5.4PCI slots 2.5.5PCI Express x1 slots 2.5.6PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots 2.5.7Universal PCI Express x16 slot Page 2.6Jumpers 1.Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 2.CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pinOV_CPU, 3-pinOV_NB) OV_CPU OV_NB 2.7Onboard switches 1.Power-onswitch 2.Reset switch 2.8.1Rear panel connectors LAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channelconfiguration USB 2.0 ports 3 and Optical S/PDIF Out port USB 2.0 ports 5 and 2.8.2Internal connectors 2.IDE connector (40-1pin PRI_E IDE) Mode of 3.ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pinSATA 1-6[red]) Configure SATA as 4.SIL5723 Serial ATA connectors [orange] (7-pin SATA_E1-2) EZ Backup Super Speed Drive Xpert 5.USB connectors (10-1pin USB 78, USB 910) 6.IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1pin IE1394_2) 7.CPU, chassis and power fan connectors (4-pinCPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-3, 3-pinPWR_FAN) 8.Chassis intrusion connector (4-1pin CHASSIS) 9.Front panel audio connector (10-1pin AAFP) 10.ATX power connectors (24-pinEATXPWR, 2x4-pinEATX12V) PSU suggested list Power supply requirements 11.Optical drive audio connector (4-pinCD) 12.Digital audio connector (4-1pin SPDIF, for ASUS HDMI VGA card) 13.Serial port connector (10-1pin COM1) 14.System panel connector (20-8pin PANEL) •System power LED (2-pinPLED) •Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pinIDE_LED) •System warning speaker (4-pinSPEAKER) •ATX power button/soft-offbutton (2-pinPWRSW) ASUS Q-Connector(system panel) 2.9Starting up for the first time 2.10.1Using the OS shut down function 2.10.2Using the dual function power switch