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...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 utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...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 utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...next page) xi Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - 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...of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound: - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user...
...next page) xi Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - 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...of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound: - Supports up to www.asus.com or this user...
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.... ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - ASUS P5QL PRO 1- the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to instant fun! The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at...
.... ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - ASUS P5QL PRO 1- the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to instant fun! The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at...
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See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve maximum system performance. See page 5-24 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The ... system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to 4-22 for details...
See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to achieve maximum system performance. See page 5-24 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The ... system chassis and clear the RTC data. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. eliminates the need to overclocking failure. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to 4-22 for details...
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...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 on the motherboard. PnP cap Load plate 4. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU,... ensure that the socket box is released from the 4A load plate window to the left . 2. Press the ...
...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 on the motherboard. PnP cap Load plate 4. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU,... ensure that the socket box is released from the 4A load plate window to the left . 2. Press the ...
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...setting. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB. If you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at ...the same CAS latency. This motherboard can support up of 128 Mb chips. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 Hence, a total ...
...setting. • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may only recognize less than 3GB. If you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at ...the same CAS latency. This motherboard can support up of 128 Mb chips. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically downgrade to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 Hence, a total ...
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... Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power ...supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets...
... Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down . The power ...supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets...
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... for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5QL PRO 4- ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update ...the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. This utility is available in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
... for details on these utilities. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5QL PRO 4- ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you update ...the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. This utility is available in the future. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Save a copy of the original motherboard...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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.... 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...the utility to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5QLPRO.ROM P5QLPRO ASUS P5QL PRO 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
.... 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the...the utility to complete the update process. 4. Click Next. 5. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to download. P5QLPRO.ROM P5QLPRO ASUS P5QL PRO 4- From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to...
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...click Start. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Do any one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1....44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click from the menu, then select Format. c. c. Windows® Vista environment a. Right-click Floppy Disk...
...click Start. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Do any one of the following to the floppy disk drive. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. b. Insert a 1....44 MB floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click from the menu, then select Format. c. c. Windows® Vista environment a. Right-click Floppy Disk...
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...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of options. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there...selected. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press...
...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of options. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. configurable, you can change the value of a menu screen when there...selected. Select Screen Select Item +- To change the value of the selected item. 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a field, select it then press...
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.... Select an item then press if you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in Windows XP environment. This will be effective only if device is only supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: ...Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QL PRO...
.... Select an item then press if you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in Windows XP environment. This will be effective only if device is only supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: ...Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QL PRO...
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...Gate feature. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the BIOS ... your choice. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5QL PRO 4-37 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] ...
...Gate feature. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the BIOS ... your choice. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). ASUS P5QL PRO 4-37 Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds] [15 seconds] [20 seconds] [30 seconds] Reset User Data [No] ...
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... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you... with a message asking if you want to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before exiting...
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Exit & Save Changes Once you are saved to the CMOS RAM. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to save the changes while exiting. If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you... with a message asking if you want to save or discard your selections, choose this option, a confirmation window appears. Press to save changes and exit. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save your changes before exiting...
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... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information.... stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS).
... ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The contents of your computer. Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to avail all motherboard features. Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information.... stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the DVD. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS).
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ASUS P5QL PRO 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the ...
ASUS P5QL PRO 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. Click to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the ...
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... BIOS version from the Support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make ... wizards that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Refer to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On ...
... BIOS version from the Support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the ASUS website. To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. Check the option Launch MyLogo to make ... wizards that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Refer to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- The ASUS MyLogo2™ is the image that appears on screen during the Power‑On ...
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When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7.
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...Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5QL PRO 5-11 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the ... audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer.
...Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5QL PRO 5-11 If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the ... audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support DVD that came with the motherboard package. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer.