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...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
...switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility 4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility 4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu... screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window...
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... install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express... 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules - ASUS O.C. Profile - P5QLD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for up to 16GB system memory * Refer to 2 PATA devices...
... install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB. ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express... 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules - ASUS O.C. Profile - P5QLD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS Unique Features LGA775 socket for up to 16GB system memory * Refer to 2 PATA devices...
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... upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. Refer to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with friends, or quickly ... based on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop ...
... upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in OS. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- It's a unique motherboard built-in real-time. Refer to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with friends, or quickly ... based on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop ...
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... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings... the CPU default settings for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen.
... the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings... the CPU default settings for a more colorful and vivid image on your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen.
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P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load ...º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QLD PRO 2- PnP cap Load plate 4. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to the left ... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to a 135º angle.
P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load ...º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QLD PRO 2- PnP cap Load plate 4. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to the left ... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to a 135º angle.
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... want to run at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically... support DIMMs made up of the following: - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped...
... want to run at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for overclocking may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will automatically... support DIMMs made up of the following: - For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you install 4GB or more memory on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is then mapped...
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... Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using...
... Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using...
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... future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage and update...
... future. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage and update...
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Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select.
Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from 3. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. click Auto Select.
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... P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS >... features. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process...
... P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Always update the utility to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS >... features. Click Next. 5. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process...
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... 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Copy ... b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Click from the format options field, then click Start. d. d. A Format 3 1/2 ...
... 1.44 MB floppy disk to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Windows® Vista environment a. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to the floppy disk drive. Copy ... b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® XP environment a. Click from the format options field, then click Start. d. d. A Format 3 1/2 ...
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...change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the...Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Change Field...
...change the value of a field, select it then press to display a list of the field opposite the item. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the...Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] Storage Configuration System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- Press the / arrow keys or / keys to configure system Time. Change Field...
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... [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15 The AHCI mode is not supported in the system. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. This will be effective only if device is...
... [Enhanced] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] ...an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15 The AHCI mode is not supported in the system. DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. This will be effective only if device is...
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... save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 Please see section 4.1.3 for user action. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: ...browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Choose [Prompt User] to run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to clear Express Gate's user data...
... save the setting to the BIOS so that the user data will run ASUS EZ Flash 2. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 Please see section 4.1.3 for user action. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: ...browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). Choose [Prompt User] to run again when you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to clear Express Gate's user data...
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.... Discard Changes This option allows you to the Setup program. After selecting this option or if you made to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you select this option, a confirmation...
.... Discard Changes This option allows you to the Setup program. After selecting this option or if you made to discard the selections you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you select this option, a confirmation...
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...the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your computer. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later versions before installing the drivers for ...reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize...
...the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Refer to your computer. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- Use the setup procedures presented in your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack3 or later versions before installing the drivers for ...reference only. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to change at www.asus.com for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to maximize...
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Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet ...
Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network...any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS InstAll - ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet ...
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... BIOS file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the...
... BIOS file, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from a file from the Support DVD. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you customize the boot logo. Launch the ASUS Update utility. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the...
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When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10.
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... find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon...
... find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on your computer. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-11 The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon...