Asus
P5Q Green Motherboard
The new Asus P5Q Green LGA775 platform offers spectacular performance for systems
running on powerful Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Duo, Pentium dual-core,
Celeron dual-core, Celeron, Intel 05B/05A/06, and Intel 45nm multi-core processors.
Based on the Intel P45 chipset, the P5 features an Asus 8-phase power design
and supports dual-channel DDR2 1200/1066/800/667MHz memory up to 16GB, PCI-Express
2.0, SATA 3Gb/s, Gigabit LAN, 8-channel high-definition audio, IEEE1394, and
USB 2.0. Ideal for today’s most sophisticated gaming and multimedia systems,
this powerhouse ATX platform offers numerous AL Lifestyle and overclocking features,
and promises to deliver astonishing graphics to maximize your computing experience.
A terrific value at this affordable price! If you’re ready to build a high-powered
gaming or extreme system, start your project with the Asus P5Q Green LGA775
motherboard.
It also comes with the world´s first ASUS EPU-6 Engine, allowing the
CPU power supply to be digitally monitored and fine-tuned with improved VRM
efficiency in heavy or light loadings – attaining the best possible power
efficiency and energy savings to help save the environment. The P5Q also supports
ASUS Express Gate– an Linux OS bootup for instant access to the Internet
in 5 seconds.
Specifications
Processor Socket:
Intel
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Form Factor:
ATX
Processors Supported:
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel 06
Intel Core 2 Quad
Intel Celeron D 4XX
Intel Pentium Dual Core
Intel Celeron Dual Core
Intel 05A/05B
Additional Technologies:
Intel Fast Memory Access
45nm Multi-Core Support
Front Side Bus:
1600MHz
800MHz
1066MHz
1333MHz
Northbridge:
Intel P45
Southbridge:
Intel ICH10R
Memory Type:
DDR2
Memory Supported:
non-ECC
Unbuffered
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2
1200MHz DDR2
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
16GB - 64bit
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC1200
LAN Type:
10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit
RAID Support:
Yes
PCI Slots:
3
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
6
USB Onboard Headers:
3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
FireWire Ports:
1 - 1394a
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
8
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 8 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x Power
1 x CPU
2 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1 - Coaxial
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
8.800 in. (22.4 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775 design.
Chipset
The P5Q Green motherboard is based on the Intel P45 Northbridge chipset
and the Intel ICH10R Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel Core 2 Quad,
Core 2 Duo, Core 2 Extreme, Pentium Dual Core, Celeron Dual Core, Pentium
4 LGA775 and Celeron 4xx (05B/05A/06 Compatible) Processors, with Hyper-Threading
Technology and 800/1066/1333/1600MHz Front Side Bus support.
Memory
Expansion
The P5Q Green provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin DDR2 with
a total capacity of up to 16GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 667/800/1066/1200MHz
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 3GB is recommended)
PCI
Express 2.0 Support
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve high
performance.
IDE
The P5Q Green includes built in IDE facilities that support
Ultra DMA 66/100/133.
Audio
The P5Q Green comes with a Realtek ALC1200 high definition audio codec which
supports high quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA Support
The P5Q Green supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk performance,
up to 3.0Gb/s. (6) Six internal SATA ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 solutions.
(2) Two remaining internal SATA ports support performance up to 3.0Gb/s
only.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.7
Customer Reviews:
60
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Value
4.8
Features
4.7
Quality
4.8
Performance
4.7
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Great for Server
Reviewer:
Rono on
Sep 17, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I bought this board for its eSATA connections. I was having trouble finding a board that could handle use as a server. Finally a board that lets you use all the drive bays. I haven't used it as a gamer but I can tell you it handles CAD and extreme processor use applications perfectly.
Good stuff
Reviewer:
dingfooz on
Sep 09, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Very easy to install and find power supply connections.
I just got one of these for my first build and it went smoothly. Everything fit together nicely and worked on the first try.
The only thing I would caution you on is not installing the express gate. It takes you to another screen before your OS boots up every time and you have to click on the button that says Enter OS.
Nice Motherboard.
Reviewer:
mtntop on
Aug 30, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
3.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
The one thing I didn't like about this motherboard is that it wouldn't let me boot up from my EIDE hard drive which had the OS on it and all my files and programs.I had to go out and buy a new SATA hard drive and start from scratch installing the OS and,programs and files and folders.They should have given me the choice of a bootable IDE or SATA bootable drive.Also the same thing for for my CD Rom drive which was an EIDE.I had to buy a new SATA compatible one so I can boot from it to install the OS.Just an added expense I didn't need.Besides all this it is still a good board.
What I Expected
Reviewer:
RB on
Aug 24, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
TOP Quality product. Worked Instantly with almost No setup. Used with Q6700 Quad chip and Cooler Master Sileo Case And With OCZ Reaper Memory. Fast, quiet, cool setup !
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
To learn more about how to keep your PC Very Cool, view our
Guide To PC Cooling»
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
PCI
Express 2.0 - High End Graphics Have Arrived
PCI Express Base 2.0 specification doubles the interconnect bit rate from
2.5 GT/s to 5 GT/s in a seamless and compatible manner. The performance
boost to 5 GT/s is by far the most important feature of the PCI Express
2.0 specifications. It effectively increases the aggregate bandwidth of
a 16-lane link to approximately 16 GB/s. The higher bandwidth will allow
product designers to implement narrower interconnect links to achieve
high performance while reducing cost.
A number
of optimizations and improvements have been made to the protocol and software
layers of the PCI Express architecture in the PCI Express Base 2.0 specification.
These include:
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
Link bandwidth
notification – to notify software (operating system, device drivers,
etc) of changes in link speed and width
Capability
structure expansion – to expand the control registers to better manage
devices, slots and the interconnect
Access
control services – optional controls to manage peer-peer transactions
Completion
timeout control – to define a required disable mechanism plus related
optional enhancements
Function-level
reset – optional mechanism to reset functions within a device
Power
limit redefinition – to redefine slot power limit values to accommodate
devices that consume higher power
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
2-Port USB 2.0/Single-Port Mini Firewire Bracket Module
(4) Four SATA Cables
SATA Power Connector
IDE Cable
FDD Cable
Q-Connector Kit
I/O Back Panel Shield
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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Asus Limited Warranty:
36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
P5Q UPC No:
610839163014 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
3, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
3.5500 pound(s)
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Asus
P5Q Green Motherboard
Processor Socket:
4.5
Know Your BIOS!
Dynamic
link speed management – to control the speed at which the link is operating
