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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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... Filter 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - P5QL PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
... Filter 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 at mid-board, 6 at back I/O - Coaxial S/PDIF out ports at back panel) ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - P5QL PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium...
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... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 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 ...to 800 MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. xii P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -...
... BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 WfM 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 ...to 800 MHz at 1MHz increment - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to change without notice. xii P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5QL PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5QL PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another...
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...storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU cooler fan - ASUS P5QL PRO 1- What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers...automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway...
...storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU cooler fan - ASUS P5QL PRO 1- What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. The EPU automatically provides the most popular Instant Messengers...automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway...
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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- See page 4-38 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-8 for details. Profile that allows users... to restore corrupted BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing...
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS P5QL PRO 1- See page 4-38 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. See page 4-8 for details. Profile that allows users... to restore corrupted BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5QL PRO
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5QL PRO
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P5QL PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5QL PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5QL PRO 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, ... to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause ...
P5QL PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5QL PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5QL PRO 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, ... to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause ...
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...P5QL PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard... circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
...P5QL PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Ensure that the motherboard... circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of...
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P5QL PRO DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 USB56 ATX12V LGA775 SPDIF_O1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel P43 EATXPWR PWR_FAN... FLOPPY USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-
P5QL PRO DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm (7.6in) PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 USB56 ATX12V LGA775 SPDIF_O1 USB34 LAN1_USB12 AUDIO Intel P43 EATXPWR PWR_FAN... FLOPPY USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-
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... the PnP cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. PnP cap Load plate 4. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU...socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 ...
... the PnP cap from the retention tab. Press the load lever with your left (B) until it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. PnP cap Load plate 4. P5QL PRO P5QL PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU...socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO 2- Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to the left . 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. 2.3.1 ...
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7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. ASUS P5QL PRO 2- B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
7. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. ASUS P5QL PRO 2- B The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.
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... CPU FAN PWM P5QL PRO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-11
... CPU FAN PWM P5QL PRO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Connect the CPU fan cable to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-11
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... DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5QL PRO 128 Pins P5QL PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated - - - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double...
... DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5QL PRO 128 Pins P5QL PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Populated - - - 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double...
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...may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS... below. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. You may operate at DDR2...
...may not match Intel®'s On‑Die‑Termination (ODT) requirement and will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for single-channel operation. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS... below. • You may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. You may operate at DDR2...
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... DS 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC 5 GEIL DS 2G GEIL GB24GB8500C5DC 5 GEIL DS 512MB AENEON AXT660UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON SS 1G AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON DS Chip No. P5QL PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
... DS 1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC 5 GEIL DS 2G GEIL GB24GB8500C5DC 5 GEIL DS 512MB AENEON AXT660UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON SS 1G AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X 5 AENEON DS Chip No. P5QL PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No.
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... DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P5QL PRO 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM...
... DIMM is properly seated. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS P5QL PRO 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2-17 DO NOT force a DIMM into the 3 socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM...
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... - - - shared Onboard USB1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB1.1 controller 7 - - Onboard IDE PORT Onboard HD Audio Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - ASUS P5QL PRO 2-19 Onboard USB1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - Onchip SATA1 Onchip SATA2 PCI Card1 PCI Card2 PCI Card3 - - shared shared shared ...174; ICH10 Family SM Bus controller-3A30 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C DE F G H PCIE X1 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - PCIE...
... - - - shared Onboard USB1.1 controller 2 - - - Onboard USB1.1 controller 7 - - Onboard IDE PORT Onboard HD Audio Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - shared shared - - - - - - ASUS P5QL PRO 2-19 Onboard USB1.1 controller 3 - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - Onchip SATA1 Onchip SATA2 PCI Card1 PCI Card2 PCI Card3 - - shared shared shared ...174; ICH10 Family SM Bus controller-3A30 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C DE F G H PCIE X1 slot shared shared shared shared - - - - shared - - PCIE...
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... to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. P5QL PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5QL PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the... overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...
... to default values. • Due to pins 1-2. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. P5QL PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5QL PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the... overclocking. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-21 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the...