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ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be...
ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE... ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Product warranty or service will not be...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QL-EM specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QL-EM specifications summary ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
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P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution 1900 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. ... DDR2-1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory * Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to DDR2-1066. resolution 1920 x 1080p (@ 60Hz) Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. Chipset Front Side...CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for yellow DIMMs when overclock to the total of four ranks(four sides in total) of 352MB Supports ...
P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution 1900 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. ... DDR2-1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory * Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to DDR2-1066. resolution 1920 x 1080p (@ 60Hz) Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. Chipset Front Side...CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for yellow DIMMs when overclock to the total of four ranks(four sides in total) of 352MB Supports ...
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...) ASUS overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QL-EM specifications summary Storage ICH10 Southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices Ext PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for additional six USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis/ 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power...
...) ASUS overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QL-EM specifications summary Storage ICH10 Southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices Ext PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for additional six USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU/ 1 x Chassis/ 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 1 x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power...
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... ATA(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification,delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe...
... ATA(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification,delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe...
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...PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings.... opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Failure to do not need to install expansion...
...PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with it by adjusting the software settings.... opposite the slot that came with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that they support. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Failure to do not need to install expansion...
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... +12V GND P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Fan.Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the...
... +12V GND P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Fan.Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of a total of the system chassis. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the...
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...a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-27 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. CD (black) P5QL-EM R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5QL-EM Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in ...; The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. 12. ATX12V EATXPWR R P5QL-EM +12V DC GND P5QL-EM.ATX.Power.Connector...
...a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-27 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. CD (black) P5QL-EM R Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel P5QL-EM Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in ...; The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350W) PSU has been tested to connect the 4-pin ATX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot. • Use of 350 W. • Do not forget to support the motherboard power requirements. 12. ATX12V EATXPWR R P5QL-EM +12V DC GND P5QL-EM.ATX.Power.Connector...
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... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985- 2 0 0 8 , A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu... items. The other items on the right side of options. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. d] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985- 2 0 0 8 , A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu. Main menu items 2.2.5 Sub-menu... items. The other items on the right side of options. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. d] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
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... 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA drive. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the...
... 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA drive. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for each SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the...
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... transfers. When set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Select an item then press if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ... device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 The AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS.
... transfers. When set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Select an item then press if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ... device supports multi-sector transfer feature. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 The AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS.
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... to the table below for the system. Overclock Profile - You can cause the system to adjust the CPU frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
... to the table below for the system. Overclock Profile - You can cause the system to adjust the CPU frequency. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.
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...parameter allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Power ...sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at any time. [S3 Only] - This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the...
...parameter allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. Configuration options: [Power ...sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at any time. [S3 Only] - This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on state, whatever the...