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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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...ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5QLD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS..., a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™...
...ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS Q-Connector - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 - ASUS Noise Filter ASUS EZ DIY: - Profile - ASUS AI Nap ASUS AI Life Features: - ASUS EZ Flash 2 (continued on the next page) xi ASUS EPU-4 Engine - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Crystal Sound: - P5QLD PRO specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS..., a total installed memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operation system may only recognize less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows 32-bit operation system. 1 x PCI Express™...
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..., and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with OpenGL standard. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy...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 SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives...
..., and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with OpenGL standard. ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - What's more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your house. ASUS P5QLD PRO 1- ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy...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 SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives...
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Precision Tweaker This feature 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 in case the system hangs due to ...overclocking failure. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. See page 5-24 for details. See page 4-17 to 4-22 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS...
Precision Tweaker This feature 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 in case the system hangs due to ...overclocking failure. eliminates the need to overclocking failure, C.P.R. See page 5-24 for details. See page 4-17 to 4-22 for details. 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your screen. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS...
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...the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards... tab A B Load lever 3. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QLD PRO 2- Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
...the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the 4A load plate window to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards... tab A B Load lever 3. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Locate the CPU socket on your thumb 4B and forefinger to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QLD PRO 2- Lift the load plate with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU...
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... the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. If you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory... system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you want to run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are using a 32-bit...
... the memory address limitation on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you want to install 4GB or more memory on its SPD. If you install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of the following: - ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 Use a maximum of 3GB system memory... system maps the total size of memory, we recommend that you want to run at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. Install a 64-bit Windows® OS when you obtain memory modules from the higher-sized channel is recommended that you are using a 32-bit...
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3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to shut down . Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system ... BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON...
3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. Refer to shut down . Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system ... BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON...
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... 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original...
... 3: Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your system. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. Copy the original...
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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 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. click Auto Select.
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 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. click Auto Select.
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...ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows...® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The...
...ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- 4. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through the Internet. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Windows...® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The...
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... Floppy Drive icon. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click from the format options field, then click Start. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB ...motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Click Start. 2. Windows® Vista environment a. b. b. Click Start from the menu, then...
... Floppy Drive icon. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. d. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. Click from the format options field, then click Start. Windows® XP environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB ...motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. Click Start. 2. Windows® Vista environment a. b. b. Click Start from the menu, then...
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... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A ...bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Select Screen Select 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. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. A configurable field is enclosed in...
... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A ...bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Select Screen Select 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. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time. A configurable field is enclosed in...
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...options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in Windows XP environment. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [...out value for the SATA devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15 Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation,...
...options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in Windows XP environment. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [...out value for the SATA devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15 Select an item then press if you to configure the item. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation,...
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...ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to run ASUS...to clear Express Gate's user data. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the ...ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update...ASUS Express Gate feature. When you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before...
...ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press to the Internet browser and Skype. The first time wizard will be cleared the next time you to run ASUS...to clear Express Gate's user data. The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the ...ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update...ASUS Express Gate feature. When you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before...
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... option or if you want to save or discard your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters... you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. After selecting this ...
... option or if you want to save or discard your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for each of the parameters... you made and restore the previously saved values. Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you select this option, a confirmation window appears. 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. After selecting this ...
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... in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
... in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. 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). Visit the ASUS website at any time without notice...
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... Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your...
... Portable Document Format (PDF). Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to open, view, and print documents in a Windows® environment. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that allows you keep your...
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...™ utility lets you want to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. The...
...™ utility lets you want to [Enabled] if you customize the boot logo. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you install the ASUS Update utility from the drop down menu, then click Next. 3. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- See section 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration. • You can create your boot logo. The...
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After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9.
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.... Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience 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.
.... Follow the installation wizard to deliver the ultimate audio experience 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.