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Contents 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS...
Contents 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS...
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Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Supports up to 16GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory ...ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound: - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi P5QL PRO...
Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - ASUS O.C. Supports up to 16GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory ...ASUS Q-Connector - Profile - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound: - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended if you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi P5QL PRO...
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... increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - xii vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. 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: -
... increment - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - xii vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - Memory tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. 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: -
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.... ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet... conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you with easy ways to different ambient temperature... of fan speed to the motherboard. The system will continue operating at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1- ...
.... ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to achieve a quiet and cool environment. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet... conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you with easy ways to different ambient temperature... of fan speed to the motherboard. The system will continue operating at a time, making connection quick and accurate. 1- ...
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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 ...CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS AAFP PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD 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...
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 ...CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS AAFP PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD 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...
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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 4. Line Out port (lime) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 13. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 9. LAN (RJ-45) ...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors 1. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 4. Line Out port (lime) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 10. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6 13. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 9. LAN (RJ-45) ...
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... port (orange). LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). 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. • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability.../subwoofer speakers. 5. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5QL PRO 2-23
... port (orange). LAN (RJ-45) port. Rear Speaker Out port (black). Line In port (light blue). 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. • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability.../subwoofer speakers. 5. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5QL PRO 2-23
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... damage the motherboard! 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 USB1112 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5QL PRO USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports...
... damage the motherboard! 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 USB1112 1 USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5QL PRO USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports...
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... 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 AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then... generated as a chassis intrusion event. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. By default, this connector is set to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high...
... 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 AC`97 audio standard. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is then... generated as a chassis intrusion event. See section 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. By default, this connector is set to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high...
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... when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information PANEL PLED SPEAKER +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL PRO System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four...
... when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information PANEL PLED SPEAKER +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL PRO System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four...
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Step3. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Directions below shows how to the System panel connctor. Step2. Step1. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS Q-Connector. Connect correct front panel to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Front panel functions are enabled. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to ASUS Q-Connector first. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-33
Step3. Q-Connector (system panel) You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Directions below shows how to the System panel connctor. Step2. Step1. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to install ASUS Q-Connector. Connect correct front panel to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Front panel functions are enabled. You can use ASUS Q-Connector to ASUS Q-Connector first. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-33
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...BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first ...time 1. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on ...on self test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system...replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5QL PRO 3-
...BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Monitor b. If your retailer for the first ...time 1. System power 6. The system then runs the power-on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on ...on self test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the power, the system...replace the system case cover. 2. ASUS P5QL PRO 3-
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... [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win667HG Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF Output] [Enabled... you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the...
... [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Win667HG Super IO Chipset High Definition Audio Front Panel Type SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting Marvell IDE controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio] [SPDIF Output] [Enabled... you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the...