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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QL SE 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 unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-2 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-3 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QL SE 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 unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-2 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-3 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-4 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-4 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-4 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-5 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-6 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 ...
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... disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. About this ...
... disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all...power supply is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it , carefully read all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are also provided. About this ...
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... Bus (FSB), the Intel® Core™2 processors are among the most powerful CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5QL SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application CD...
... Bus (FSB), the Intel® Core™2 processors are among the most powerful CPUs in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5QL SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application CD...
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... which enhances system performance. See page 2-21 for details. Simply launch this motherboard allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/... now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for high-speed data retrieval and save. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to restore corrupted BIOS data...
... which enhances system performance. See page 2-21 for details. Simply launch this motherboard allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/... now unleashes the ultimate potential of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for high-speed data retrieval and save. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to restore corrupted BIOS data...
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eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) The C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX ...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU socket 775 ASUS P5QL SE 1- This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ...
eliminates the need to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) The C.P.R. Simply shut down the system and unplug the power cable before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that the ATX ...ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU socket 775 ASUS P5QL SE 1- This is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ...
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. the rear of the chassis P5QL SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image ...below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. the rear of the chassis P5QL SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Place this side towards. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image ...below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into it into the chassis in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the...
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...5cm(12.0in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout KB_USB56 COM1 LPT ATX12V 19.3cm(7.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO Intel® P43 ICS 9P946AFLF RTL 8111C PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® ICH10 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 8Mb BIOS PCI1 P5QL SE ALC 662 AAFP SPDIF_OUT ...FLOPPY CD PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 Lithium Cell CMOS Power JMB 368 SB_PWR USB910 CLRTC USB78 F_PANEL SPEAKER PRI_IDE Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel ports and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL SE 1-
...5cm(12.0in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout KB_USB56 COM1 LPT ATX12V 19.3cm(7.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO Intel® P43 ICS 9P946AFLF RTL 8111C PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® ICH10 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 8Mb BIOS PCI1 P5QL SE ALC 662 AAFP SPDIF_OUT ...FLOPPY CD PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 Lithium Cell CMOS Power JMB 368 SB_PWR USB910 CLRTC USB78 F_PANEL SPEAKER PRI_IDE Refer to 1.10 Connectors for more information about rear panel ports and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL SE 1-
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... unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2..., USB910, USB1112) 9. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power...
... unplugged before installing the CPU. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2..., USB910, USB1112) 9. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is missing, or if you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that all power...
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... is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 ASUS P5QL SE 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap...
... is facing towards you are installing a CPU. 3. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb (A), then move it is on the motherboard. Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 ASUS P5QL SE 1- Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap...
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... spread in an even thin layer. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 5. This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. B 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that you wash it snaps into...
... spread in an even thin layer. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. 5. This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with preapplied thermal paste. B 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that you wash it snaps into...
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...1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND DO NOT forget to the connector on the...use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • If you purchased a separate ...boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU fan connector ASUS P5QL SE 1-
...1 B A 1 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND DO NOT forget to the connector on the...use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • If you purchased a separate ...boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU fan connector ASUS P5QL SE 1-
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... Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B A 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5QL SE P5QL SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan...
... Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A 3. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A B A 4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5QL SE P5QL SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Disconnect the CPU fan...
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...8226; • • • • ASUS P5QL SE 1-11 The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 2)...Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P5QL SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Kingmax Corsair Corsair Transcend Transcend GEIL GEIL ...
...8226; • • • • ASUS P5QL SE 1-11 The system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you install 4GB or more efficient cooling system to the memory address limitation on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 2)...Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. P5QL SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda Kingmax Corsair Corsair Transcend Transcend GEIL GEIL ...
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...that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Double - Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor AENEON AENEON TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TEAM ASINT ASINT Century Century Century UMAX UMAX PQI KINGBOX... 667MHz Size 1G 2G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 2G 1G 512MB 1G SS/ DS CL Chip No. ASUS P5QL SE 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 1-15 Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ...
...that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Double - Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor AENEON AENEON TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TEAM ASINT ASINT Century Century Century UMAX UMAX PQI KINGBOX... 667MHz Size 1G 2G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 2G 1G 512MB 1G SS/ DS CL Chip No. ASUS P5QL SE 1 Unlocked retaining clip 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 1-15 Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. DIMM support: • A*: Supports one ...
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... to do so may need to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to use . 1-16... Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction...
... to do so may need to install expansion cards. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to use . 1-16... Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction...
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.... 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P5QL SE 1-17 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the table on pins 2-3 for...information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
.... 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. ASUS P5QL SE 1-17 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the table on pins 2-3 for...information such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This...
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Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector Single... device jumpers have the same setting. CD PIN1 Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5QL SE P5QL SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5QL SE 1-21 This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your device. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin... Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. 4. PRI_IDE P5QL SE P5QL SE IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three...
Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) Cable connector Single... device jumpers have the same setting. CD PIN1 Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5QL SE P5QL SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5QL SE 1-21 This prevents incorrect insertion when you to configure your device. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin... Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to PIN 1. 4. PRI_IDE P5QL SE P5QL SE IDE connector If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. There are three...
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DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to a SATA device. Or you may damage the motherboard components. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector! It is not a jumper! SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 ... +12V. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU fan connector Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. right angle side 6. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...
DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable to a SATA device. Or you may damage the motherboard components. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU fan connector on the CPU fan connector! It is not a jumper! SATA3 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 ... +12V. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU fan connector Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 5. right angle side 6. Do not place a jumper cap on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of...