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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power 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...
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...connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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 ... MHz at 1MHz increment - FSB tuning from 667MHz to change without notice. P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: -
...connector System panel connector (Q-Connector) 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI 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 ... MHz at 1MHz increment - FSB tuning from 667MHz to change without notice. P5QLD 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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...tasks. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you with easy ways to the motherboard. Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in... climate conditions in quietest state while you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up the system in a few seconds. This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to different ambient temperature...
...tasks. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you with easy ways to the motherboard. Built-in the incoming audio stream while recording. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can enhance speech-centric applications like computer fans, air conditioners, and other background noises then eliminates it in... climate conditions in quietest state while you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up the system in a few seconds. This unique module eliminates the trouble of fan speed to different ambient temperature...
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... disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the...
... disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. Update your BIOS easily without entering the OS. Simply press the...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5QLD PRO
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5QLD PRO
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... Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using this utility. This utility is copied to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update utility is available in the support...
... Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 4. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3: Updates the BIOS using this utility. This utility is copied to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The ASUS Update utility is available in the support...
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Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
Select Update BIOS from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. click Auto Select. Click Next. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Launch the ASUS Update utility from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet option from the you to avoid network traffic, or drop‑down menu, then click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1.
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... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5QLDPRO.ROM P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
... FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to avail all its features. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. P5QLDPRO.ROM P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet.
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... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by...
... or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit (2) Enter BIOS setup program. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- The EZ Flash 2 utility is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can switch between drives by...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name. Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk...
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... - done Reading flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5QLDPRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS...
... - done Reading flash ...... A:\>afudos /iP5QLDPRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Advance Check ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. You need to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Boot the system in DOS...
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... the P5QLD PRO motherboard, this utility will not function. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Turn on the system. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
... the P5QLD PRO motherboard, this utility will not function. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Turn on the system. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS...
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... a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Checking for DVD-ROM... Start flashing... 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. Checking for the BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Turn on the system. 3. The...
... a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. Doing so can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. Checking for DVD-ROM... Start flashing... 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the USB port. 2. Checking for the BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- Turn on the system. 3. The...
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... using this section are not prompted to use as possible. We recommend to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ...after changing any of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this program. This section explains how to configure your BIOS." Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu....
... using this section are not prompted to use as possible. We recommend to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for most conditions to ensure system compatibility and stability. Being a menu-driven program, it as easy to ...after changing any of your computer in section "4.1 Managing and updating your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for this program. This section explains how to configure your BIOS." Select the Load Setups Default item under the Exit Menu....
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...utility. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format AI NET 2 ASUS O.C. the utility to to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flavs0h2.261 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American MegatPrreensdss,ENITnEcR. Select ...an item then press to run select Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] and update BIOS. Configuration options...
...utility. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format AI NET 2 ASUS O.C. the utility to to display the sub-menu. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flavs0h2.261 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American MegatPrreensdss,ENITnEcR. Select ...an item then press to run select Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] and update BIOS. Configuration options...
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... the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter]... Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 4.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37...
... the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). 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: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter]... Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit 4.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37...
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... O.C. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.24 Current CMOS BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Update CMOS ... single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to prevent the system boot failure! Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you...
... O.C. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39 ASUSTek O.C. Profile Allows you to run the utility. Press to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to save the current BIOS file to the BIOS Flash. Profile Utility V1.24 Current CMOS BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 PATH: A:\ A: Update CMOS ... single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to load the file. Save to Profle 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press to prevent the system boot failure! Load from Profile 1/2 Allows you...
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...). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This...
...). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of any detected problems. This...
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... file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you want to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate...
... file formats. • The file size should be smaller than 150 K. Launch the ASUS Update utility. Check the option Launch MyLogo to section "4.1.1 ASUS Update utility" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you want to use ASUS MyLogo2. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. 7.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to enlarge by selecting a value on the right window pane, select an image to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support When the logo images appear on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to your desired size by clicking on it. 8. 7.