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... 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 4-26 4.5.5 PCI PnP 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-29 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash...
... 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 4-26 4.5.5 PCI PnP 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-29 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.7.3 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash...
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... that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
... that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the...
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... on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5QL PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to 16GB system memory...
... on the next page) xi ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - P5QL PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for up to 2 PATA devices PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Supports up to 16GB system memory...
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...) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 1333MHz for DDR2 - xii FSB tuning from 667MHz to change without notice. vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD...
...) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 1333MHz for DDR2 - xii FSB tuning from 667MHz to change without notice. vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD...
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...ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the Intel® Core™2 processor. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports... the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for...
...ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the Intel® Core™2 processor. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports... the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for...
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... energy consumption. helping save power and money. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is... anytime! • The actual boot time depends on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and...
... energy consumption. helping save power and money. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is... anytime! • The actual boot time depends on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and...
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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. 7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. 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. 7. B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-
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.... P5QL PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5QL PRO Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. These are not jumpers! COM1 P5QL PRO PIN1 P5QL PRO COM Port Connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard...
.... P5QL PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5QL PRO Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. These are not jumpers! COM1 P5QL PRO PIN1 P5QL PRO COM Port Connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. 7. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard...
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... EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5QL PRO P5QL PRO ATX Power Connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON...
... EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are designed to support the motherboard power requirements with a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to fit these connectors in only one orientation. ATX12V EATXPWR +12V DC GND +12V DC GND P5QL PRO P5QL PRO ATX Power Connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON...
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... can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-23 Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Virtualization enhanced by...
... can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-23 Key in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Virtualization enhanced by...
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...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical... of memory. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute...
...options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical... of memory. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute...
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... utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (...utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to display the next page ASUS InstAll - Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- Click to do overclocking, fan...
... utility allows you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (...utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to display the next page ASUS InstAll - Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- Click to do overclocking, fan...
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... launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. Place the Support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5QL PRO 5-15 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you...
... launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in your computer: 1. Place the Support DVD to close the Preference panel ASUS P5QL PRO 5-15 Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS PC Probe II. 3. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you...
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When displayed, the monitor panel for details. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window ...
When displayed, the monitor panel for details. 5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Refer to the Monitor panels section for that sensor also turns red. Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens ...the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window ...
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Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to open the monitor window.
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The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-23 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-23 After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
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...support DVD. Click to open the Calibration window Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to achieve a quiet and cool environment. To launch the ASUS.... 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5QL PRO 5-25...
...support DVD. Click to open the Calibration window Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to achieve a quiet and cool environment. To launch the ASUS.... 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in variety of useful profiles offer flexible controls of fan speed to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5QL PRO 5-25...
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...computer. 2. This utility provides three modes that satisfies different computing needs. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. You can select to current system status. The ...automatically according to enhance system performance or save power. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer: 1. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. Then, the 4 Engine main menu appears. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the screen instructions to run Calibration first.
...computer. 2. This utility provides three modes that satisfies different computing needs. Place the support DVD to optimize power management. Running calibration allows the system to detect CPU properties to the optical drive. You can select to current system status. The ...automatically according to enhance system performance or save power. 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is enabled on your computer: 1. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. Then, the 4 Engine main menu appears. 5-26 Chapter 5: Software support Follow the screen instructions to run Calibration first.
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... main menu to display configuration options in Setting menu. • vCore Voltage Downgrade: Lowers CPU vCore voltage. • High: Downgrades voltage to the highest level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: ...CPU power to abort settings Configuration options in Setting menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in each mode. Click to select a mode Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to the highest level. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support...
... main menu to display configuration options in Setting menu. • vCore Voltage Downgrade: Lowers CPU vCore voltage. • High: Downgrades voltage to the highest level for CPU power saving. • Medium: Downgrades voltage to the medium level. • Small: ...CPU power to abort settings Configuration options in Setting menu The following lists the configuration options and their definitions in each mode. Click to select a mode Click the arrow to see more options Restore default settings Click to apply settings Click to the highest level. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.