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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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...DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - ASUS Q-Connector - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is ...NET2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Profile - 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **...
...DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules - ASUS O.C. Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming - ASUS Q-Connector - Hence, a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is ...NET2 Realtek® ALC1200 8-channel High-Definition Audio CODEC - Profile - 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 the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) **...
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... without entering Windows at 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 CPU cooler fan - ASUS P5QL PRO 1- the world...manager lets you view your house. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - helping save power and money. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. Serial ...
... without entering Windows at 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 CPU cooler fan - ASUS P5QL PRO 1- the world...manager lets you view your house. ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - helping save power and money. It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. Serial ...
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...™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. See page 5-10 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...
...™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. See page 5-10 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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...load lever with your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the 4A load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. PnP cap... of the arrow to the left . 2. Lift the load plate with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Retention tab A B Load lever 3. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. ...
...load lever with your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the 4A load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. PnP cap... of the arrow to the left . 2. Lift the load plate with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. To prevent damage to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Retention tab A B Load lever 3. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. ...
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...ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended if you are using a Windows... • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. This motherboard can support up of less than 3GB. The system maps the total size of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑...
...ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 • You may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. 64-bit Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Windows® Vista x64 Edition • The default memory operation frequency is recommended if you are using a Windows... • Always install DIMMs with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. This motherboard can support up of less than 3GB. The system maps the total size of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑...
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... on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" for less than four... seconds lets the system enter the 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 details. 3- Chapter 3: ...
... on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Turn Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" for less than four... seconds lets the system enter the 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 details. 3- Chapter 3: ...
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... tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5QL PRO 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates 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 BIOS file to a bootable...
... tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5QL PRO 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates 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 BIOS file to a bootable...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next.
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... menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. P5QLPRO.ROM P5QLPRO ASUS P5QL PRO 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process.
... menu, then click Next. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next. 5. P5QLPRO.ROM P5QLPRO ASUS P5QL PRO 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process.
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... dialog box. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Do any one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup...Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. DOS environment a. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click from the menu, then select Format. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy...
... dialog box. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Do any one of the following to the bootable floppy disk. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup...Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. DOS environment a. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to create a bootable floppy disk. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Click from the menu, then select Format. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy...
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... 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS... 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 with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General...
... 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS... 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 with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General...
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... Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. Select an item then press if you to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-15 Configuration options: [Auto] SMART...
... Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. Select an item then press if you to set or change the configurations for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-15 Configuration options: [Auto] SMART...
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... first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-37 Please see section ...4.1.3 for user action. This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] ...
... first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to clear Express Gate's user data. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-37 Please see section ...4.1.3 for user action. This is a unique instant-on environment that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 second] [3 seconds] [5 seconds] ...
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...used for a confirmation before exiting. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus....and Password, the BIOS asks for this operation. SelecSt eolneectof Ithteemoptions from this menu. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit. Select Screen Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the ...
...used for a confirmation before exiting. If you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. When you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on the Setup menus....and Password, the BIOS asks for this operation. SelecSt eolneectof Ithteemoptions from this menu. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option, a confirmation window appears. If you attempt to exit. Select Screen Pressing does not immediately exit this menu or from the Exit menu to ensure the ...
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... NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. •...
... NOT enabled in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. •...
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.... Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
.... Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- Adobe Acrobat Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows...
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... utility from the Support DVD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS utility". • Ensure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). View the online help or readme ... option Launch MyLogo to use as your own boot logo image in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-
... utility from the Support DVD. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS utility". • Ensure that appears on screen during the Power‑On Self-Tests (POST). View the online help or readme ... option Launch MyLogo to use as your own boot logo image in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 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. 7. 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. 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. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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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...174; ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate ...
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...174; ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support DVD that came with the motherboard package. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate ...