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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QL-EM 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 ASUS Special 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 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QL-EM 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 ASUS Special 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 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-10 1.6.3 Uninstalling...
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... this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. However, there is required to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. If this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus...
... this unit not expressly approved by one or more of the following two conditions: • This device may cause undesired operation. DO NOT throw the motherboard in a residential installation. However, there is required to assure compliance with Canadian ICES-003. If this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus...
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... introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
... introduction This chapter describes the features of the electrical outlet you are not sure about the voltage of the motherboard and the new technology it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard...
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... 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel G43 Intel ICH10 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4...1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory * Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to the total of four ranks(four sides in total) of 352MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP ...-Streaming and Jack-Retasking Technology (continued on the next page) ix P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU.
... 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Intel G43 Intel ICH10 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 4...1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory * Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to the total of four ranks(four sides in total) of 352MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with HDCP ...-Streaming and Jack-Retasking Technology (continued on the next page) ix P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU.
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... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with the European Union's Restriction on it another standout in LGA775 package. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5QL-EM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x 2 in the world. LGA775 Intel® Core™2 and Quad-core...
... the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your package with the European Union's Restriction on it another standout in LGA775 package. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-1 Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5QL-EM motherboard 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133 / 100 cable 1 x 2 in the world. LGA775 Intel® Core™2 and Quad-core...
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... enables high-quality audio output, jack-detect feature automatically. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-the-Go This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your PC! IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for ... features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and finetune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of...
... enables high-quality audio output, jack-detect feature automatically. Serial ATA 3 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-the-Go This motherboard supports next-generation SATA hard drives based on your PC! IEEE 1394a IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for ... features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and finetune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of...
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...gateway to go online from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Messenger to keep in few seconds. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-3 It keeps downloading files or running applications in OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype,...CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without terminating the tasks. It's a unique motherboard built-in quietest state while you view your pictures without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-20...
...gateway to go online from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. Messenger to keep in few seconds. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-3 It keeps downloading files or running applications in OS. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you can utilize the most popular Instant Messengers (IM) like MSN, Skype,...CPU Parameter Recall) When the system hangs due to launch the utility and update the BIOS without terminating the tasks. It's a unique motherboard built-in quietest state while you view your pictures without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 2-20...
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... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5QL-EM P5QL-EM.Onboard.LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1:...
... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap... Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. P5QL-EM P5QL-EM.Onboard.LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1:...
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... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image ... 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5QL-EM R ASUS P5QL-EM 1-5
... unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image ... 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5QL-EM R ASUS P5QL-EM 1-5
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 45 6 PS/2KBMS USB56 HDMI ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN 7 Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5QL-EM DVI_VGA USBPW1-4 PS2_USBPW5-6 1394 ESATA USB34 LAN1_USB12...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 45 6 PS/2KBMS USB56 HDMI ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN 7 Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5QL-EM DVI_VGA USBPW1-4 PS2_USBPW5-6 1394 ESATA USB34 LAN1_USB12...
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ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 16. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-7 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 11. USB ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, and USB1112) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Page 1-19 1-27 1-7 1-11 1-24 1-26 1-22 1-26 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-18 1-28 1-4 1-27 1-25 1-23 1-25 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 3. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 8. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 16. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-7 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 11. USB ...connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, and USB1112) 12. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 17. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Page 1-19 1-27 1-7 1-11 1-24 1-26 1-22 1-26 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-18 1-28 1-4 1-27 1-25 1-23 1-25 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard...
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... the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box...
... the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is on the motherboard. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box...
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B ASUS P5QL-EM 1-9 5. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it is spread in contact with your skin, ensure that the gold triangle is on the bottom... professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and HyperThreading Technology. If so, skip this step. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or...
B ASUS P5QL-EM 1-9 5. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material. If it is spread in contact with your skin, ensure that the gold triangle is on the bottom... professional medical help. Some heatsinks come with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and HyperThreading Technology. If so, skip this step. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or...
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... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! P5QL-EM CPU_FAN Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel®...1 B A 1 The type of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners B match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5QL-EM.CPU.Fan.Connector 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration above is for reference only. 3. If you buy a CPU ...
... install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! P5QL-EM CPU_FAN Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard. 2. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel®...1 B A 1 The type of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners B match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5QL-EM.CPU.Fan.Connector 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The illustration above is for reference only. 3. If you buy a CPU ...
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... assembly from A the connector on the motherboard. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5QL-EM R 128 Pins P5QL-EM.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets ASUS P5QL-EM 1-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2...
... assembly from A the connector on the motherboard. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5QL-EM R 128 Pins P5QL-EM.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets ASUS P5QL-EM 1-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2...
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... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same ...the total of four ranks (four sides in all four sockets OR - install identical DIMMs in total) of RAM at max. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having...
... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Any excess memory from the same ...the total of four ranks (four sides in all four sockets OR - install identical DIMMs in total) of RAM at max. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having...
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... Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
... Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1.
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... ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system...
... ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports... PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Ensure to the card. 3. When using PCI cards on the system...