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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QL PRO specifications summary xi 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 unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QL PRO specifications summary xi 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 unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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...(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your area. This symbol of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. ...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. If 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 the product, make sure all power cables from connectors,...
...(electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in your area. This symbol of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are unplugged before you detect any area where it may become wet. ...8226; Place the product on it by yourself. If 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 the product, make sure all power cables from connectors,...
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... of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways ...of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix ...
... of the standard package. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways ...of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5QL PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5QL PRO motherboard! ASUS P5QL PRO 1-
... retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5QL PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5QL PRO motherboard! ASUS P5QL PRO 1-
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...™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. It supports... that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz ...
...™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. It supports... that significantly optimizes the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz ...
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... e-mails just before leaving your house. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based...
... e-mails just before leaving your house. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based...
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... Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you can instantly snooze your favorite settings. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you to easily connect or disconnect ...up the system in the incoming audio stream while recording. Built-in quietest state while you with easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it...
... Filter This feature detects repetitive and stationary noises (non-voice signals) like Skype, online game, video conference and recording. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you can instantly snooze your favorite settings. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you to easily connect or disconnect ...up the system in the incoming audio stream while recording. Built-in quietest state while you with easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it...
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...predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS O.C. See page 4-8 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering ... bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- Profile that allows users to launch the utility and...
...predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. ASUS O.C. See page 4-8 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering ... bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- Profile that allows users to launch the utility and...
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1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express ... vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system...
1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express ... vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5QL PRO
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5QL PRO
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... before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. P5QL PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5QL PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode.
... before removing or plugging in soft-off or the power cord is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. P5QL PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5QL PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before... any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode.
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... towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5QL PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5QL PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to the chassis. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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P5QL PRO DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 USB56 ATX12V LGA775 SPDIF_O1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel P43 EATXPWR PWR_FAN... FLOPPY USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-
P5QL PRO DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 USB56 ATX12V LGA775 SPDIF_O1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel P43 EATXPWR PWR_FAN... FLOPPY USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-
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... the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual...before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts ...
... the cost of the PnP cap. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual...before installing the CPU. • Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts ...
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... then move it to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to the left . 2. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure ...that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. 2.3.1 Installing...
... then move it to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO 2- To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to the left . 2. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure ...that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. 2.3.1 Installing...
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7. ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
7. ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.