The P5Q is an Intel P45 chipset-based motherboard that combines powerful performance with great energy efficiency; and supports DDR2 1200MHz dual-channel memory architecture and one PCI Express 2.0 x16 lane for extreme graphics performance. 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 – a Linux OS bootup for instant access to the Internet in 5 seconds.