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... guide vii P5QPL-AM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ...slots 1-19 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-19 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-19 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-19 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-19 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1-20 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel ...
... guide vii P5QPL-AM specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 ...slots 1-19 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card 1-19 1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-19 1.8.3 PCI slots 1-19 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot 1-19 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot 1-19 1.9 Jumpers 1-20 1.10 Connectors 1-22 1.10.1 Rear panel ...
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... an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 ... 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-13 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-14 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
... an operating system 1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-5 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-5 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 ... 2-9 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-11 2.4.3 Chipset 2-12 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-13 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-13 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-14 2.5 Power menu 2-15 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-15 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-15 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-15 iv
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... S/PDIF out interface Max. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix P5QPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB...® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 x 32 Bpp Horizontal: 115KHz, Vertical: 75Hz 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 100 hard disk drive - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports Atheros ...
... S/PDIF out interface Max. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports at 1MHz increment Overclocking Protection: - ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) (continued on the next page) ix P5QPL-AM specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB...® CPU support list. We recommend a maximum of 2048 x 1536 x 32 Bpp Horizontal: 115KHz, Vertical: 75Hz 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 100 hard disk drive - 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports Atheros ...
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... Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5QPL-AM 1-19 Secure the card to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots...
... Chapter 2 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS P5QPL-AM 1-19 Secure the card to the card. 3. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots...
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... become unstable! FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92]~[150] The following item appears only when... you set the AI Overclocking item to select the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to adjust the CPU...
... become unstable! FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 CPU External Frequency 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to [Overclock Profile]. Configuration options: [Auto] [90] [91] [92]~[150] The following item appears only when... you set the AI Overclocking item to select the PCI Express frequency. Use the and keys to [MANUAL]. The following two items appear only when you set the AI Overclocking item to adjust the CPU...
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...Chipset menu allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you do not want to use as the primary boot device. Protect ...® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when ...
...Chipset menu allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of system memory used by SPD. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, 32MB] Allows you do not want to use as the primary boot device. Protect ...® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] Allows you to select the DVMT memory. Configuration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT] The [Maximum DVMT] option only appears when ...
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...USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device...USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for...
...USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in the system. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If no USB device...USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for...
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... event. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable RTC to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to wake the system through a PCI Express card. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the... displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set values. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Resume On Ring [Disabled] Allows you to...
... event. Select Ignored if you to enable or disable RTC to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you do not wish to wake the system through a PCI Express card. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to display the... displays the CPU fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set values. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Resume On Ring [Disabled] Allows you to...