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Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 Contents 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.5.2 Chipset 4-24 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-25 4.5.4 USB Configuration...
Profile 4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II 5-15 Contents 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.5.1 CPU Configuration 4-23 4.5.2 Chipset 4-24 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-25 4.5.4 USB Configuration...
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... chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
... chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that the motherboard supports. About this guide is organized This guide contains the following sources for...
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P5QL PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for up to 16GB system memory * Refer to 2 PATA devices PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports...
P5QL PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for up to 16GB system memory * Refer to 2 PATA devices PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports...
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P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk...
P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel audio I/O ports 3 x USB connectors support 6 additional USB ports 1 x Floppy disk...
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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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... 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD...
... 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 your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD...
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...), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Intel® P43 Chipset The Intel® P43 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential...
...), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. Intel® P43 Chipset The Intel® P43 Express Chipset is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential...
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... popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5QL PRO 1- ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - helping save power and money. Messenger to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the weather and e-mails just before...
... popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! ASUS P5QL PRO 1- ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - helping save power and money. Messenger to instant fun! It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the weather and e-mails just before...
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... data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. 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 P5QL PRO 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load...
... data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. 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 P5QL PRO 1- Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load...
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ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. 7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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.... If you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at a lower frequency than 3GB is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. Under the.... • When you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended if you want to run at DDR2-667. This motherboard can support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually....
.... If you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to run at a lower frequency than 3GB is then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 The system maps the total size of 128 Mb chips. Under the.... • When you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended if you want to run at DDR2-667. This motherboard can support up of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually....
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...-HCF7 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 HY5PS12821CFPS5 KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A KKA8FFIXF-HFS-25A AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D DIMM support A* B* C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ... Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P5QL PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
...-HCF7 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package HY5PS12821CFP-S5 HY5PS12821CFPS5 KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A KKA8FFIXF-HFS-25A AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D DIMM support A* B* C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ... Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P5QL PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL...
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...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PG 64M8-800 0750 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F N2TU51280BE-3C639009W1CF HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA DIMM support A* B* C* ... Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Qimonda Corsair Corsair Corsair HY Kingmax Kingmax Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ...DS 5 Super Talent DS 5 PSC SS 5 ELIXIR DS 5 ELIXIR DS N/A Hynix DS Chip No. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double - DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G ...
...-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package PG 64M8-800 0750 A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F N2TU51280BE-3C639009W1CF HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA DIMM support A* B* C* ... Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Qimonda Corsair Corsair Corsair HY Kingmax Kingmax Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ...DS 5 Super Talent DS 5 PSC SS 5 ELIXIR DS 5 ELIXIR DS N/A Hynix DS Chip No. Single-sided / DS - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Double - DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G ...
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... properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QL PRO 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the...
... properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QL PRO 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the...
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...need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for information on ...the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align ...
...need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the screw you removed earlier. 6. See Chapter 4 for information on ...the expansion card, read the documentation that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Align ...
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... following photo shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI...
... following photo shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI...
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... CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked.../LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS P5QL PRO 2-23 This port connects the rear speakers in sleep mode. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 98 1. In ...
... CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port is for the LAN port LED indications. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status Description OFF No link YELLOW Linked.../LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 3. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). ASUS P5QL PRO 2-23 This port connects the rear speakers in sleep mode. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 13 12 11 10 98 1. In ...
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...motherboard! CD (black) P5QL PRO Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5QL PRO Internal Audio Connector 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10 USB_P10 + GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12 USB_P12 + GND NC P5QL PRO... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and...
...motherboard! CD (black) P5QL PRO Left Audio Channel Ground Ground Right Audio Channel P5QL PRO Internal Audio Connector 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. USB+5V USB_P10 USB_P10 + GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12 USB_P12 + GND NC P5QL PRO... connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the USB connectors. Connect the USB module cable to any of the system chassis. You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and...
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... CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5QL PRO Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! COM1 P5QL PRO PIN1 P5QL PRO COM Port Connector The serial port module...
... CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5QL PRO Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is purchased separately. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! COM1 P5QL PRO PIN1 P5QL PRO COM Port Connector The serial port module...
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...SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5QL PRO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5QL PRO Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy ...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, this connector to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The signal is removed or replaced. 9. CHASSIS P5QL PRO...
...SENSE1_RETUR SENSE2_RETUR AGND NC NC NC P5QL PRO MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5QL PRO Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy ...motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you intend to this connector when a chassis component is then generated as a chassis intrusion event. By default, this connector to avail of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. The signal is removed or replaced. 9. CHASSIS P5QL PRO...