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... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QL PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
... Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QL PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Installing...
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... 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 800 MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS...
... 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-Virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 800 MHz at 0.00625V increment - P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS...
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...), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging...
...), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging...
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... minimum power and noise when user is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest ...without terminating the tasks. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you with easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The system will continue operating at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ...
... minimum power and noise when user is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest ...without terminating the tasks. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you with easy ways to the motherboard. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. The system will continue operating at a time, making connection quick and accurate. ...
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... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5QL PRO 1-
... to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to launch the utility and update the BIOS without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS P5QL PRO 1-
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...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. When the... the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. See page 4-17 to 4-22 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This...
...your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. When the... the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. See page 4-17 to 4-22 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This...
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...ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking...support memory modules made up to run at a lower frequency than 3GB is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This motherboard can support up of less than the vendor-marked value. If this happens, contact your ...
...ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is dependent on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of the lower-sized channel for manual memory frequency adjustment. • The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking...support memory modules made up to run at a lower frequency than 3GB is then mapped for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. This motherboard can support up of less than the vendor-marked value. If this happens, contact your ...
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... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the...
... date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. You must turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-21 You can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. • Due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the...
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...Select Screen Select Item +- loads the optimal settings for the system. The follow items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-17 allows you to configure system performance settings. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually ...set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36...
...Select Screen Select Item +- loads the optimal settings for the system. The follow items appear only when you set overclocking parameters. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-17 allows you to configure system performance settings. 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually ...set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Auto] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36...
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... to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. C/P: B1 b2 B3 B4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item might enhance DRAM...
... to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto...the system performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. C/P: B1 b2 B3 B4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item might enhance DRAM...
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... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable... for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the next page ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control.
... Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable... for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This utility helps you to display the next page ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control.
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ASUS P5QL PRO 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.
ASUS P5QL PRO 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the taskbar allow you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window.