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Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vii P5QL-VM DO specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3... 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 iii
Contents Notices...v Safety information vi About this guide vii P5QL-VM DO specifications summary viii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3... 1-12 1.8 Software support 1-18 1.8.1 Installing an operating system 1-18 1.8.2 Support DVD information 1-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-4 2.3 Main menu 2-4 iii
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... an item to complete a task. If you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Example: means that you perform certain tasks... properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. These documents are not part of the BIOS...
... an item to complete a task. If you complete a task. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. 2. Example: means that you perform certain tasks... properly, take note of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: BIOS information This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus. These documents are not part of the BIOS...
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ix P5QL-VM DO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x LPT connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CPU... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Intel® IT Director Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in...
ix P5QL-VM DO specifications summary Internal I/O connectors BIOS Accessories Support DVD Form Factor 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors 1 x LPT connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CPU... 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector 2 x 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Intel® IT Director Anti-Virus software (OEM version) uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in...
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... to a microphone. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other audio sources. 5. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-11 In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink ...be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O Shield to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. Disable Intel® ME function before updating BIOS. 8. This port is for the function of this function.
... to a microphone. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other audio sources. 5. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-11 In 4-channel and 6-channel configurations, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink ...be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn't compatible with DVI-I /O Shield to USB 2.0/1.1 devices. 10. Disable Intel® ME function before updating BIOS. 8. This port is for the function of this function.
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... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Always update the utility to get all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
... Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to complete the installation. b. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). • This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. Always update the utility to get all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available...
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... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Go to the Tools menu...
... shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to update the BIOS without using EZ Flash 2: 1. Updating from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to prevent system boot failure! 2-2 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Go to the Tools menu...
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... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Start Programming... 3. Checking for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard Support DVD or...
... NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Starting BIOS recovery... Start Programming... 3. Checking for the BIOS file. 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard Support DVD or...
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...the BIOS items. Main Ai Teaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this item to exit. 2-18 ASUS P5QL-VM DO... menu or from this operation. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for the BIOS items, and save or discard your choice. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. NTFS (read only) ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears...
...the BIOS items. Main Ai Teaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. Pressing does not immediately exit this item to exit. 2-18 ASUS P5QL-VM DO... menu or from this operation. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for the BIOS items, and save or discard your choice. 2.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to select and update BIOS. NTFS (read only) ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you press , a confirmation message appears...