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... will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
... will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...OR PRODUCT. or (2) the serial number of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...
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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. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz)...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... 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 ...
P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU. resolution 1900 x 1200 (@60Hz) Supports RGB with max. resolution 2048 x 1536 (@75Hz)...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... 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 ...
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...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 up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI Nap ASUS EPU ASUS... COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Supported OS Windows Vista/XP Accessories 2 x ...
...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 up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS AI Nap ASUS EPU ASUS... COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Supported OS Windows Vista/XP Accessories 2 x ...
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...1394a IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface 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 ...-quality sound system on the Serial ATA(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification,delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. This motherboard uses all digital audio and video interface via a single cable ...
...1394a IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface 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 ...-quality sound system on the Serial ATA(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification,delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. This motherboard uses all digital audio and video interface via a single cable ...
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... slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the.... 1.8.4 PCI slots The 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 the PCI Express...
... slots In the future, you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do not need to do so may need IRQ assignments. Turn on the.... 1.8.4 PCI slots The 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 the PCI Express...
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... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Fan.Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connectors on the ...Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at +12V. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to any of the connector.
... PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND Rotation +12V GND P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Fan.Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the USB connectors. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that supports up to the fan connectors on the ...Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the USB module cable to a slot opening at +12V. These are for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of these connectors, then install the module to any of the connector.
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... as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-27 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350W) PSU has been tested to connect the...
... as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-27 11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. The power supply plugs are for details. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (350W) PSU has been tested to connect the...
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... iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then...] [ENTER] to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 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. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
... iteam has a sub-menu. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then...] [ENTER] to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 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. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
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.... Select a device item then press to configure system time. Select [CDROM] if you an overview of SATA devices. Refer to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Use [+] or [-] to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in] [1.2M, 5.25 in] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in...
.... Select a device item then press to configure system time. Select [CDROM] if you an overview of SATA devices. Refer to select a field. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Use [+] or [-] to display the SATA device information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in] [1.2M, 5.25 in] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in...
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...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not...Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode disabled. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 This will be effective only if device is not supported in this menu. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode....
...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Select an item then press if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not...Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode disabled. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 This will be effective only if device is not supported in this menu. LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode....
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... FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Overclock Profile - Use the and keys to individually set the AI Overclocking item to 600.
... FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. Overclock Profile - Use the and keys to individually set the AI Overclocking item to 600.
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...ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to Power On, the system goes on state, whatever the system state was left off. [Auto] - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific... [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to Power Off, the system goes into either off or on after ...
...ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. When signaled by OS. 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to Power On, the system goes on state, whatever the system state was left off. [Auto] - In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific... [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to be used for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Detected by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to Power Off, the system goes into either off or on after ...