Asus PFQ3 User Manual
P5Q3 Deluxe/
WiFi-AP@n
Motherboard
E3783
First Edition V1
May 2008
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices .......................................................................................................... v
Safety information ...................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................ vii
P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n specications summary ................................. ix
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features ................................. 1-4
1.3.3 ASUS Intelligent Performance
and Overclocking features .............................................. 1-8
Chapter 1: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-4
2.2.4 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-10
2.3.4 Installing the optional fans .............................................2-11
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-12
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-12
2.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-14
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-15
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-15
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-16
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Contents
2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................ 2-17
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots ..................................................... 2-17
2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots ............................................. 2-17
2.5.7 Universal PCI Express x16 slot ..................................... 2-17
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-19
2.7 Onboard switches ...................................................................... 2-21
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-22
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-22
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-25
2.9 Starting up for the rst time ...................................................... 2-38
2.10 Turning off the computer ........................................................... 2-39
2.10.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................. 2-39
2.10.2 Using the dual function power switch ............................ 2-39
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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 modications
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 x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied 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 qualied
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment and mercury-containing button cell battery) 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 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.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components. It includes description of the switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, 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 Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
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 linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly
as shown, then supply the required item or value
enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[lename]
afudos /iP5Q3DLX.ROM
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P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
specications summary
CPU
Chipset
System Bus
Memory
Expansion Slots
Storage Intel® ICH10R Southbridge:
LAN
Wireless LAN
(WiFi-AP Edition only)
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad /
Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core /
Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® Processors
Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors
Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU
* Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Intel® P45 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access
Technology
1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz
4 x DIMM, max. 16GB, DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800
MHz, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Prole (XMP)
* Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the
Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists)
2 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots, support ATI CrossFireX™
Technology at x8 speed (PCIe 2.0 x16_1 blue,
PCIe 2.0 x16_2 black*)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot at max. x4 speed (black)**
2 x PCI Express x1 slots
2 x PCI slots
* PCIe 2.0 x16_2 slot (black, at max. x8 link)
**If any other PCI Express x1 slot is occupied, this slot
will downgrade to max. x1 speed.
- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Intel® Matrix Storage supporting SATA RAID 0,1,
5, and 10
Marvell 88SE6121 controller:
- 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices
- 1 x External SATA 3.0 Gb/s port (SATA On-the-Go)
Silicon Image SIL5723 controller (Drive Xpert
Technology):
- 2 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports
- Supports EZ Backup and Super Speed functions
Dual Gigabit LAN controllers
Marvell® 88E8056/88E8001 Gigabit LAN controller,
featuring AI NET2, Teaming, Redundant
ASUS WiFi-AP@n
- 300 Mbps* IEEE 802.11n (Draft) and backwards
compatible with IEEE 802.11g/b
- Software Access Point mode
*300 Mbps is IEEE 802.11n draft specication.
Actual throughput varies depending on the wireless
environment and other parameters.
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specications summary
USB
IEEE 1394
Audio
ASUS AI Lifestyle
Unique features
BIOS Features
Manageability
ASUS Stylish Features
10 x USB 2.0 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 6 ports at back
panel)
LSI® L-FW3227 1394a controller supports 2 x IEEE
1394a ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)
ADI® AD2000B 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC
- Supports Jack-Detecting, Multi-streaming, and Front
Panel Jack-Retasking technology
- Coaxial / Optical S/PDIF out ports at back I/O
- ASUS Noise Filter
ASUS Power Saving Solution:
- ASUS EPU-Six Engine
- ASUS 16-Phase Power Design
- ASUS AI Nap
AI Lifestyle Features:
- ASUS Express Gate SSD
- ASUS WiFi-AP@n
- ASUS AI Direct Link
ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:
- ASUS Fanless Design: Heat-pipe solution
- ASUS Fanless Design: Stack Cool 2
- ASUS Fan Xpert
- ASUS Optional Fan for Water-cooling or
Passive-Cooling only
ASUS Crystal Sound:
- AI Audio 2
- ASUS Noise Filtering
ASUS EZ DIY:
- ASUS Drive Xpert
- DieHard BIOS
- ASUS Q-Shield
- ASUS Q-Connector
- ASUS O.C. Prole
- ASUS EZ Flash 2
16 Mb AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS
2.4, Multi-language BIOS
WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, Chassis
Intrusion, PXE
ASUS MyLogo 3
Multi-language BIOS
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ASUS Exclusive
Overclocking Features
Back Panel I/O Ports
Internal I/O Connectors
ASUS AI Booster utility
Precision Tweaker 2:
- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V
increment
- vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control
- vChipset (N.B.): 48-step DRAM voltage control
- vCPU PLL: 64-step reference voltage control
- vFSB Termination: 40-step Front Side Bus voltage
control
SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)
- FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at 1MHz
increment
- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz up to
180MHz at 1MHz increment
Overclocking Protection:
- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)
1 x PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse combo port
1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial + Optical)
1 x External SATA
1 x IEEE1394a
2 x RJ45 ports
6 x USB 2.0/1.1
2 x WiFi-AP@n antenna jacks
8-channel Audio I/O
2 x USB connectors support additional 4 USB ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x COM connector
1 x IDE connector
6 x SATA connectors (red)
2 x Drive Xpert SATA connectors (Orange)
1 x CPU Fan connector
3 x Chassis Fan connectors
1 x Power Fan connector
1 x IEEE1394a connector
Front panel audio connector
1 x S/PDIF Out Header
Chassis Intrusion connector
CD audio in
24-pin ATX Power connector
8-pin ATX 12V Power connectors
System Panel (Q-Connector)
1 x Power on switch
1 x Reset switch
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specications summary
Support DVD Contents
Form Factor
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
Drivers
ASUS PC Probe II
ASUS Update
ASUS AI Suite
Image-Editing Suite
Anti-virus software (OEM version)
ATX Form Factor, 12”x 9.6” (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
Chapter 1: Product
1
introduction
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n 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 ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
I/O modules 1 x Multi-function module (1-port IEEE 1394a and
2-port USB 2.0 module)
Cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable for 2 devices
6 x Serial ATA signal cables
1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable
1 x Floppy disk drive cable
Accessories ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield)
1 x ASUS Optional Fans for Water-Cooling or
Passive-Cooling only
1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system
panel; Retail version only)
2 x WiFi-AP@n omni-directional antennae
Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD
Documentation User guide
ASUS WiFi-AP@n manual
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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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 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad /
Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking,
multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The
Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world.
This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing
process.
Intel P45 Chipset
The Intel® P45 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support 16GB of
dual-channel DDR3 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800 architecture, 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800
FSB (Front Side Bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel®
Fast Memory Access technology that signicantly optimizes the use of available
memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.
DDR3 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of
1600 /1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the
latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR3
architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system
performance. Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size
across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two
channels and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time.
This new feature optimizes the use of available memory size. See page 2-13 for
details.
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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 2-17 for details.
Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go
This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA
(SATA) 3 Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling
the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port
located at the back I/O provides smart setup and hot-plug functions. Easily backup
photos, videos and other entertainment contents to external devices. See pages
2-23, 2-27, and 2-28 for details.
IEEE 1394a support
The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video
appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals &
other PC portable devices. See pages 2-22 and 2-29 for details.
S/PDIF digital sound ready
This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio
systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface)
jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and
keeps the best signal quality. See pages 2-22 and 2-35 for details.
Dual Gigabit LAN solution
The integrated dual Gigabit LAN design allows a PC to serve as a network
gateway for managing trafc between two separate networks. This capability
ensures rapid transfer of data from WAN to LAN without any added arbitration or
latency. See page 2-22 for details.
High Denition Audio
Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High
Denition 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 pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details.
ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP@n
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1.3.2 ASUS AI Lifestyle unique features
ASUS Express Gate SDD
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 anytime!
The actual boot depends on the system congurations.
ASUS WiFi-AP@n
With spec 300 Mbps transfer rates, WiFi-AP@n supports the latest WiFi
specications, 802.11n (draft), for better signal coverage, stronger signals and
faster data transmissions in comparison to previous 802.11b/g standards. With two
antennas, you will not suffer from signal loss like before. You can also enjoy the
choice to set the device in AP-Mode or Client Mode. Refer to the bundled ASUS
WiFi-AP@n manual for more details.
AI Direct Link
AI Direct Link can easily and efciently transfer large amounts of data via the
network cable - saving up to 70% of the total time taken. With AI Direct Link, it
becomes easy to backup or share large data les like movies or other media
content.
ASUS Power Saving Solution
ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced
computing power and energy consumption.
ASUS EPU-6 Engine
The new ASUS EPU - the world's rst power saving engine, has been
upgraded to a new six 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, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU
automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent
acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money.
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ASUS 16-Phase Power Design
The breakthrough technology of 16-phase VRM design is bringing to the
ASUS motherboards. 16-phase power design can reach the power efciency
up to 96%+, and dispel heat generated by VRM module effectively, and lower
temperature 36°C+ compared to other VRM solution. With all Japanese-made
best quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite
core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, and high quality conductive polymer
capacitors, ASUS 16-phase VRM design also ensure longer component life,
minimum power loss, and help to reach the superior overclocking score ever
than before.
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.
Fanless Design - Stack Cool 2
ASUS Stack Cool 2 is a fan-less and zero-noise cooling solution that lowers
the temperature of critical heat generating components. The motherboard
uses a special design on the printed circuit board (PCB) to dissipate heat
these critical components generate.
Fanless Design - Pure Copper Heat-pipe
The Heat Pipe design effectively directs the heat generated by the chipsets to
the heatsink near the back IO ports, where it can be carried away by existing
airow from CPU fan or bundled optional fan. The purpose of the innovative
heat pipe design on this motherboard is that the groundbreaking fanless
design does not have lifetime problems as a chipset fan does. Furthermore, it
provides options for users to install side-ow fan or passive cooler. The Heat
Pipe design is the most reliable fanless thermal solution to date.
DO NOT uninstall the heat-pipe by yourself. Doing so may bend the tubing and
affect the heat dissipation performance.
For optimal cooling performance, remove the protect lm attached on the
ICH10R southbridge before use.
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Optional Fan (for Water-Cooling or Passive-Cooling only)
The optional fan is specically designed to provide sufcient airow over the
CPU power modules and chipset area when water-cooling or passive-cooling
is utilized, ensuring effective heat dissipation for the entire system. See page
2-38 for details.
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 proles offer exible 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.
AI Audio 2
AI Audio 2 creates a virtual center channel that expands the overall sound
eld without introducing a picket fencing effect. Preserving the dialogue or
solo performances with downmixing from multichannels will allow you to
experience true-to-life high quality audio.
Noise Filter
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 Drive Xpert
Without drivers or BIOS setups, the ASUS exclusive Drive Xpert is ideal for
anyone who needs to secure data on their hard drives or enhance hard drive
performances without the hassles of complicated congurations. With Drive
Xpert’s user-friendly graphical user interface, users can easily arrange hard
drive backups or enhance their hard drive transfer rates - making sure that
data is looked after every moment, every day.
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