Asus P5Q VM User Manual

P5Q-VM  
Contents  
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Contents  
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Contents  
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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.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a  
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are  
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a  
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is  
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following  
measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is  
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications  
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Statement  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions  
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the  
Canadian Department of Communications.  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Safety information  
Electrical safety  
To 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. If  
possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add  
a device.  
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure  
that all power cables are unplugged.  
Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord.  
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.  
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If  
you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact  
your local power company.  
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
Operation safety  
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all  
the manuals that came with the package.  
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the  
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer  
immediately.  
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from  
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.  
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in  
any area where it may become wet.  
Place the product on a stable surface.  
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified  
service technician or your retailer.  
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical  
and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local  
regulations for disposal of electronic products.  
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About this guide  
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring  
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. It also lists the hardware setup procedures that you  
have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of  
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.  
Chapter 2: BIOS setup  
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup  
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.  
Chapter 3: Software support  
This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the  
motherboard package.  
Where to find more information  
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and  
software updates.  
1.  
2.  
ASUS websites  
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and  
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.  
Optional documentation  
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty  
flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not  
part of the standard package.  
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Conventions used in this guide  
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following  
symbols used throughout this manual.  
DANGER/WARNING: 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.  
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a  
task.  
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a  
task.  
Typography  
Bold text  
Italics  
Indicates a menu or an item to select.  
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.  
<Key>  
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign  
means that you must press the enclosed key.  
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the  
Enter or Return key.  
<Key1>+<Key2>+<Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the  
key names are connected with a plus sign (+).  
Example: <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<D>  
Command  
Means that you must type the command exactly as  
shown.  
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:  
afudos /iP5QVM.ROM  
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P5Q-VM specifications summary  
CPU  
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core2 Extreme / Core2 Quad  
/ Core2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-  
core / Celeron® processors  
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors  
Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs  
Chipset  
Intel® G45 / ICH10 with Intel® Fast Memory Access (FMA)  
Technology  
System bus  
Memory  
1600/1333/1066/800 MHz  
Dual-channel memory architecture  
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4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered  
non-ECC DDR2 1066(O.C.)/800/667MHz memory  
modules  
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Supports up to 16 GB system memory  
*When installing total memory of 4GB capacity or more,  
Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize  
less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less  
than 3 GB is recommended.  
**Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the  
Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).  
VGA  
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD integrated  
Dual VGA output support: DVI-D, and RGB  
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DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz  
RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 75 Hz  
Maximum shared memory of 1849 MB  
Supports Microsoft® DirectX®10, OpenGL®2.1,  
Pixel Shader 4.0  
Expansion slots  
Storage  
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16 slot  
2 x PCIe x1 slot  
1 x PCI slot  
Southbridge  
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6 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s ports  
Marvell® 6102 controller  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices  
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LAN  
Realtek® 8111C PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring  
AI NET2  
Audio  
Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio codec  
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Supports Jack-detection, Multi-streaming  
ASUS Noise Filtering  
USB  
12 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back panel)  
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ASUS Unique features  
ASUS Power Saving solution:  
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ASUS EPU-4 Engine  
AI Nap  
ASUS Express Gate  
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:  
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ASUS Fanless Design  
ASUS Fan Xpert  
ASUS Crystal Sound:  
ASUS Noise Filtering  
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ASUS EZ DIY:  
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ASUS O.C. Profile  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
Other features  
ASUS MyLogo 2™  
ASUS Exclusive  
Precision Tweaker 2:  
Overclocking features  
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vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V  
increment  
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vDIMM: 45-step DRAM voltage control  
vChipset (N.B.): 30-step chipset voltage control  
vCPU PLL: 35-step CPU PLL voltage control  
vFSB Termination: 25-step reference voltage control  
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)  
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FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz  
increment  
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PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to  
180MHz at 1MHz increment  
Overclocking Protection:  
ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)  
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Rear panel connectors  
1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse combo port  
1 x D-Sub port  
1 x DVI port  
1 x LAN (RJ-45) port  
6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports  
8-channel audio ports  
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Internal connectors  
3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports  
1 x Floppy disk drive connector  
1 x IDE connector  
6 x SATA connectors  
1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors  
1 x COM connector  
1 x S/PDIF Out header  
1 x Chassis intrusion connector  
1 x Front panel audio connector  
1 x CD audio in connector  
24-pin ATX power connector  
4-pin ATX 12 V power connector  
System panel connector  
BIOS features  
8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,  
SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3,  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
Manageability  
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis  
Intrusion, PXE  
Support DVD contents  
Drivers  
ASUS Express Gate  
ASUS PC Probe II  
ASUS Update  
ASUS AI Suite  
Anti-virus software (OEM version)  
Image-Editing Suite  
Form factor  
uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.4 cm x 24.4 cm)  
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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This chapter describes the motherboard  
features and the new technologies it  
supports.  
Product  
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introduction  
 
1.1  
Welcome!  
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q-VM 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 it, check the  
items in your package with the list below.  
1.2  
Package contents  
Check your motherboard package for the following items.  
Motherboard  
Cables  
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2 x SATA signal cables  
1 x SATA power cables for 2 devices  
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable  
1 x Floppy disk drive cable  
Accessories  
1 x I/O Shield  
Application DVD  
Documentation  
ASUS motherboard support DVD  
User guide  
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.  
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Chapter 1: Product Introduction  
 
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). This is in line with the ASUS vision  
of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard  
consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.  
Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo  
Processor Support  
This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775  
package. It can also support Intel® 45nm multi-core CPUs. With new Intel® Core™  
microarchitecture technology and 1600/1333/1066/800MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2  
processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.  
Intel® G45 Chipset  
The Intel® G45 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-  
channel DDR2 800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe  
2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It provides digital home entertainment of full 1080p high-  
definition video playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with the next-generation  
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X4500HD. The Intel® G45 Express Chipset  
delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft DirectX  
10, Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory  
Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory  
bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.  
PCIe 2.0  
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed  
and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward  
compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. See page 1-27 for details.  
Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology  
This motherboard supports hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3 Gb/s  
storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus  
bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. See page 1-36 for details.  
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DVI/D-Sub Interface  
DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides high visual quality for digital display devices  
like LCD monitors. This motherboard supports dual VGA output—DVI and  
RGB—and is HDCP compliant, allowing playback of HD DVD and Blu-ray Discs.  
See pages 1-30 and 1-31 for details.  
High Definition Audio  
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High  
Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality  
192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to  
different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while  
playing multi-channel network games. See page 1-30 for details.  
S/PDIF digital sound ready  
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio  
systems via the coaxial (mid-board) S/PDIF (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) Out  
interface. It allows digital audio transferring without converting it to analog format,  
and therefore well preserves signal quality. See pages 1-39 for details.  
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1.3.2  
ASUS unique features  
ASUS Express Gate  
Taking 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. You can utilize the  
most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and  
Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather  
and e-mails just before leaving your house. What’s more, the user-friendly picture  
manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at any time! See  
pages 3-9 to 3-17 for details.  
The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.  
ASUS Power Saving Solution  
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced  
computing power and energy consumption.  
ASUS EPU-4 Engine  
The new ASUS EPU—the world’s first power saving engine, has been  
upgraded to a new 4-engine version, which provides total system power  
savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power  
in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes  
the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU cooler/system fan), the EPU  
automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent  
acceleration and overclocking—helping save power and money.  
AI Nap  
With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise  
when you are temporarily away. To 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.  
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Fan Xpert  
ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis  
fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused  
by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system  
loading. Built-in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to  
achieve a quiet and cool environment.  
ASUS Crystal Sound  
This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like Skype, online game,  
video conference and recording.  
Noise Filtering  
This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like  
computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates  
it in the incoming audio stream while recording.  
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 O.C. Profile  
The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to  
conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be  
stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and  
distribute their favorite settings. See page 2-41 for details.  
ASUS EZ Flash 2  
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined  
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 flash utility. See paages 22--6 and 22-39 ffoor detaails.  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3  
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a  
USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-9 for details.  
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ASUS MyLogo 2™  
This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for  
a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 2-36 for details.  
1.3.3  
ASUS Intelligent Performance & Overclocking features  
AI Booster  
The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows  
environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.  
Precision Tweaker 2  
Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL  
Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to finetune voltages to achieve the  
most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking configuration. See  
pages 2-22 to 2-24 for details.  
C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)  
The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS  
default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system  
hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis  
and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS  
automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.  
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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 a metal  
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to  
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.  
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.  
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic  
pad or in the bag that came with the component.  
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power  
supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power  
supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,  
peripherals, and/or components.  
Onboard LED  
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up  
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a  
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before  
removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows  
the location of the onboard LED.  
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1.5  
Motherboard overview  
1.5.1  
Motherboard layout  
Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and  
internal connectors.  
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1.5.2  
Layout contents  
Connectors/Jumpers/Slots  
Page  
1-30  
1-41  
1-14  
1-19  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56)  
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)  
LGA775 CPU Socket  
DDR2 DIMM slots  
CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN;  
3-pin CHA_FAN1; 3-pin PWR_FAN)  
1-38  
6.  
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)  
Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)  
1-34  
1-37  
1-35  
1-36  
1-28  
1-42  
1-39  
1-9  
7.  
8.  
IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)  
9.  
ICH10 Serial ATA connectors [red] (7-pin SATA1-6)  
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)  
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)  
Onboard LED (SB_PWR)  
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78; USB910; USB1112)  
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4; USB7-10; USB1112)  
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)  
Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)  
Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)  
1-37  
1-29  
1-40  
1-40  
1-39  
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1.5.3  
Placement direction  
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the  
correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis  
as indicated in the image below.  
1.5.4  
Screw holes  
Place eight (8) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard  
to the chassis.  
DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.  
Place this side towards  
the rear of the chassis  
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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.  
Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.  
If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the  
CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.  
Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or  
above.  
Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on  
the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer  
immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP  
cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost  
of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.  
Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return  
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes  
with the cap on the LGA775 socket.  
The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts  
resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/  
incorrect removal of the PnP cap.  
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1.6.1  
Installing the CPU  
To install a CPU:  
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.  
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you  
and the load lever is on your left.  
2.  
Press the load lever with your  
Retention tab  
thumb (A), then move it to the left  
(B) until it is released from the  
A
retention tab.  
To prevent damage to the  
B
socket pins, do not remove  
the PnP cap unless you are  
Load lever  
installing a CPU.  
3.  
4.  
Lift the load lever in the direction of  
the arrow to a 135º angle.  
PnP cap  
Load plate  
Lift the load plate with your thumb  
and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A),  
then push the PnP cap from the  
load plate window to remove (4B).  
4B  
4A  
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5.  
Position the CPU over the socket,  
making sure that the gold triangle  
is on the bottom-left corner of the  
socket then fit the socket alignment  
key into the CPU notch.  
CPU notch  
The CPU fits in only one correct  
orientation. DO