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Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QLD PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5QLD PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features 1-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 ...
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... form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 1333MHz for DDR2 - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent...
... form factor: 12 in x 7.6 in (30.5 cm x 19.3 cm) *Specifications are subject to 1333MHz for DDR2 - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 180MHz at 1MHz increment - P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent...
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...which enhances system performance. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction...supported by one of the Intel® Core™2 processor. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® P43 Chipset The...
...which enhances system performance. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for details. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world. 1- Chapter 1: Product Introduction...supported by one of the Intel® Core™2 processor. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the ASUS vision of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. Intel® P43 Chipset The...
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...trouble of fan speed to the motherboard. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to... to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up the system in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you with easy ways to different ambient temperature, which is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or...
...trouble of fan speed to the motherboard. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. ASUS Crystal Sound This feature can instantly snooze your favorite settings. ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you to... to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up the system in different geographic regions and system loading. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you with easy ways to different ambient temperature, which is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or...
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... 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- Update your BIOS easily without entering the...
... 3 allows users to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. Simply press the predefined hotkey to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- Update your BIOS easily without entering the...
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...Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking failure, C.P.R. 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 case the system hangs due to overclocking failure. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to... 256-color boot logo for details. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen.
...Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to overclocking failure, C.P.R. 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 case the system hangs due to overclocking failure. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to... 256-color boot logo for details. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen.
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.... • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for overclocking may operate at DDR2-667. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. •...
.... • Some old-version DDR2-800 DIMMs may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is then mapped for overclocking may operate at DDR2-667. To operate at the vendormarked or at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for the dual-channel configuration. •...
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...the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-21 P5QLD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5QLD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...; Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Shut down the key during the...
...the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-21 P5QLD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5QLD PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...; Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off and on CLRTC jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Plug the power cord and turn off is required prior using C.P.R. Shut down the key during the...
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...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select an item then press to ...Auto] FSB Strap to malfunction. The follow items appear only when you to individually set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to configure system performance settings. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can ...
...Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - Select either one of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select an item then press to ...Auto] FSB Strap to malfunction. The follow items appear only when you to individually set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to configure system performance settings. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17 Take caution when changing the settings of the Extreme Tweaker menu items. Incorrect field values can ...
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... [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you to set the system performance. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] Ai... Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the and keys to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM ...
... [Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you to set the system performance. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. Configuration options: [Auto] [Lighter] [Light] [Moderate] [Strong] [Stronger] Ai... Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Use the and keys to set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM ...
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... utility allows you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, ...system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. 5.2.3 ...utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-
... utility allows you to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control. This utility requires an Internet connection either through the Installation Wizard. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, ...system voltages, and alerts you of the utilities through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. 5.2.3 ...utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS InstAll - ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-
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After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-23
After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the taskbar allow you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. The options on the AI Suite main window. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-23