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...1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-8 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-8 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-8 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-8 1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.7 Connectors 1-10 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-10 1.7.2 Internal connectors 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...
...1-3 1.4.2 Memory configurations 1-4 1.5 Expansion slots 1-8 1.5.1 Installing an expansion card 1-8 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card 1-8 1.5.3 PCI slots 1-8 1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot 1-8 1.6 Jumpers 1-9 1.7 Connectors 1-10 1.7.1 Rear panel ports 1-10 1.7.2 Internal connectors 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...
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... Phy controller ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x ME switch 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I /O ports ** Refer to 16GB system memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii resolution: 2048 x 1536 x32Bpp @75Hz DVI Max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz 1 x PCIe x 16 slot 3 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors VIA VT 1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports...
... Phy controller ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port 1 x PS/2 Mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port 1 x ME switch 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I /O ports ** Refer to 16GB system memory Graphics Expansion slots Storage Audio USB LAN ASUS special features Back panel I /O ports (continued on the next page) viii resolution: 2048 x 1536 x32Bpp @75Hz DVI Max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz 1 x PCIe x 16 slot 3 x PCI slots 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors VIA VT 1705 High Definition Audio 6-channel CODEC Supports...
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... Standby Power Powered Off P5QL-VM DO Onboard LED ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-1 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. If any of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up...
... Standby Power Powered Off P5QL-VM DO Onboard LED ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-1 Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it on a grounded antistatic pad or in soft-off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Refer to the motherboard, peripherals, or components. If any of the items is ON, in sleep mode, or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up...
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... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers...
... the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments; Replace the chassis cover. 1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers...
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... hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in the BIOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer...
... hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in the BIOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. For system failure due to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer...
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... 15-pin port is for each USB port; USBPW7-10 12 23 P5QL-VM DO +5V +5VSB (Default) P5QL-VM DO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. PS/2 Mouse port. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to the table on the +5VSB lead for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports...
... 15-pin port is for each USB port; USBPW7-10 12 23 P5QL-VM DO +5V +5VSB (Default) P5QL-VM DO USB Device Wake Up • The USB device wake-up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. PS/2 Mouse port. LAN (RJ-45) port. Refer to the table on the +5VSB lead for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Set to +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 1.7 1.7.1 1 Connectors Rear panel ports...
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... function before updating BIOS. 8. This port is for the function of this function. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-11 This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Push the switch to the audio configuration table below for pointing devices or other audio sources. 5. COM port. This port connects to enable/disable this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to ON/OFF labelled on the I . 11. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
... function before updating BIOS. 8. This port is for the function of this function. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-11 This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. Push the switch to the audio configuration table below for pointing devices or other audio sources. 5. COM port. This port connects to enable/disable this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. Refer to ON/OFF labelled on the I . 11. Line In port (light blue). Microphone port (pink). USB 2.0 ports 1 and...
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... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update 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 a utility that comes with the motherboard...
... original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you need to download then click Next. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. From the dropdown list, select either through the Internet. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Quit all its features. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update 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 a utility that comes with the motherboard...
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.... To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-VM DO VER: 0211 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info...
.... To update the BIOS using an OS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains the latest BIOS file to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following : ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A Current ROM BOARD: P5Q-VM DO VER: 0211 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06/02/2009 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info...
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... to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this utility. Select Screen Select Item +- See section 2.9 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears...
... to configure system Time. Change Field Tab Select Field 2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system date. 2-4 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Using the power button, reset button, or the ++ keys to force reset from the operating system. • The default BIOS settings for this utility. Select Screen Select Item +- See section 2.9 Exit menu. • The BIOS setup screens in this motherboard. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears...
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...: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for each SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS...
...: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for each SATA device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. 2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS...
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... menu. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] CPU VCORE Over-Voltage FSB...
... menu. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] CPU VCORE Over-Voltage FSB...
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... interval. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to adjust the value. Use the and keys to the CPU you installed. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5QL-VM DO...
... interval. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP TPM Configuration Configure CPU. 2.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The items shown in this screen may be different due to adjust the value. Use the and keys to the CPU you installed. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-8 ASUS P5QL-VM DO...
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Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is not configurable. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, XXMB] Allows you to select the size of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is controlled by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or ...
Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the CPU speed is not configurable. Configuration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI] IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, XXMB] Allows you to select the size of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB] GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB] This item is controlled by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or ...
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... text during POST. This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in Seconds) [None] Allows you to set the time delay during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. ME-IDER [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to a power source and an active LAN port.
... text during POST. This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory size in total varies with the system memory size in Seconds) [None] Allows you to set the time delay during POST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]. ME-IDER [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote management console is able to direct the client PC to a power source and an active LAN port.
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... legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the serial port2 mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to set to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Intel LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to select the serial port2 mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-12 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] BIOS EHCI ...
USB Functions [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB functions. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Setting to Auto allows the system to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand‑off feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-12 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] BIOS EHCI ...
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... Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 APM Configuration Restore on Suspend) sleep state. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Treaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on after an AC power loss. The system can be off . [Auto] - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [Power...
... Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 APM Configuration Restore on Suspend) sleep state. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Treaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode Repost Video on after an AC power loss. The system can be off . [Auto] - In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be resumed at any time. [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). Configuration options: [Power...
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... power-on state for the F1 key to Enabled, the system waits for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to run Setup during POST. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display...
... power-on state for the F1 key to Enabled, the system waits for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to run Setup during POST. Select an item then press to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature. Configuration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled] 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to display...
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... ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Clear User Password Select this menu or from this item to clear the user password. This utility supports 1. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] SPI Lock Support [Disabled] Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Use...
... ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI Clear User Password Select this menu or from this item to clear the user password. This utility supports 1. When you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] SPI Lock Support [Disabled] Allows you to run the utility to select and update BIOS. Use...