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....1 Installing 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
....1 Installing 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 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-7 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-8 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-8 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-8 2.2.4 Menu items 2-9 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-9 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-9 2.2.7 Pop-up window...
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...remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the load plate window to the left . 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. ...4. Press the load lever with your left (B) until 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...
...remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the load plate window to the left . 2. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. ...4. Press the load lever with your left (B) until 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...
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...dual channel mode. The system maps the total size of RAM at max. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you may install varying memory sizes in all four sockets OR - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that.... • You may : - Mode One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs DIMM_A1 DS/SS - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
...dual channel mode. The system maps the total size of RAM at max. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up to the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows OS, when you may install varying memory sizes in all four sockets OR - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that.... • You may : - Mode One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs DIMM_A1 DS/SS - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less.
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.... Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-29
.... Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to avail all motherboard features. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-29
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...file fails or gets corrupted. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ...
...file fails or gets corrupted. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an ...following utilities allow you to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in the future. ...
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...Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode disabled. This will be effective only if device is not supported in driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO...Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
...Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with LBA mode disabled. This will be effective only if device is not supported in driver. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO...Selects the time out value for the SATA devices installed in this menu allow you to set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is accessed throuh BIOS. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...
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...Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in system halt state. Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Vanderpool Technology. With... function. Set this item to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Vanderpool enhanced...
...Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in system halt state. Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you can function as Windows NT4.0. (Default: Disabled) Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Vanderpool Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Vanderpool Technology. With... function. Set this item to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Vanderpool enhanced...
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... to run again when you enter the Express Gate. When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by...
... to run again when you enter the Express Gate. When you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. User data includes the Express Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by...