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... service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...
... service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). ii ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...
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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 the...
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 the...
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...174; next generation 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for yellow DIMMs when overclock to the total of four ranks(four sides in total) of 352MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with ... support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory * Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to DDR2-1066. resolution 1920 x 1080p (@ 60Hz) Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU.
...174; next generation 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.com for yellow DIMMs when overclock to the total of four ranks(four sides in total) of 352MB Supports HDMI™ Technology with ... support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory modules Supports up to 8 GB system memory * Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to DDR2-1066. resolution 1920 x 1080p (@ 60Hz) Supports DVI-D with HDCP compliant with max. P5QL-EM specifications summary CPU.
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...connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB connectors for up to change without notice. P5QL-EM specifications summary Storage ICH10 Southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices Ext PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for additional six USB... x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Supported OS Windows Vista/XP Accessories 2 x Serial ...
...connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB connectors for up to change without notice. P5QL-EM specifications summary Storage ICH10 Southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices Ext PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for additional six USB... x COM connector 1 x LPT connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Supported OS Windows Vista/XP Accessories 2 x Serial ...
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... on the Serial ATA(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification,delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and ...High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality audio output, jack-detect feature automatically. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & ...
... on the Serial ATA(SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification,delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and ...High Definition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality audio output, jack-detect feature automatically. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & ...
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Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or .... 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 it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Ensure to the...
Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS P5QL-EM 1-17 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you intend to use . 4. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or .... 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 it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Ensure to the...
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... Rotation +12V GND P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Fan.Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB910, USB78) These connectors are not jumpers! The USB module is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black...
... Rotation +12V GND P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Fan.Connectors CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation 6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB910, USB78) These connectors are not jumpers! The USB module is purchased separately. 1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that the black...
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... in only one orientation. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-27 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you to support the motherboard power requirements. 12. com...
... in only one orientation. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-27 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is inadequate. • If you to support the motherboard power requirements. 12. com...
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... any menu screen means that is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC....5ctine.d] [N1o.4t4M,Det3e.5ctine. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985- 2 0 0 8 , A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
... any menu screen means that is a brief description of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is highlighted when selected. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC....5ctine.d] [N1o.4t4M,Det3e.5ctine. Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985- 2 0 0 8 , A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
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..., 3.5 in ] 2.3.4 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in] [1.2M, 5.25 in] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA...
..., 3.5 in ] 2.3.4 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the basic system information. Use [+] or [-] to navigate through them. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in] [1.2M, 5.25 in] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in ] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA...
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...menu gives you want to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. The AHCI...[AHCI] Due to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select an item then press if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by ...
...menu gives you want to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. The AHCI...[AHCI] Due to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Select an item then press if you an overview of the general system specifications. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for the Serial ATA connectors supported by ...
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... only when you to individually set the AI Overclocking item to malfunction. You can cause the system to [Manual]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
... only when you to individually set the AI Overclocking item to malfunction. You can cause the system to [Manual]. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools...
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...to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 KB/mouse to turn on Suspend) sleep state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to ...wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume ...
...to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 KB/mouse to turn on Suspend) sleep state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to ...wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Restore on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume ...