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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QPL-VM EPU specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P5QPL-VM EPU specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-1 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-3 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-5 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-5 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-6 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-7 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-7 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ...
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... FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at the back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QPL-VM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core...174; 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800MHz Dual channel memory architecture...
... FSB tuning from 200MHz up to 800MHz at the back panel) SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - P5QPL-VM EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset Front side bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS overclocking features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core...174; 45nm multi-core CPU Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) * Refer to www.asus.com for the Intel CPU support list Northbridge: Intel® G41 Southbridge: Intel® ICH7 1333/1066/800MHz Dual channel memory architecture...
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xii P5QPL-VM EPU specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Accessories Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.5, ACPI2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1x User Manual MicroATX form factor:...
xii P5QPL-VM EPU specifications summary ASUS special features Back panel ports Internal connectors BIOS Manageability Support DVD Accessories Form factor ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS Express Gate ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS Turbo Key 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x DVI port 1 x HDMI port 1 x Optical S/...ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.5, ACPI2.0a WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 1x User Manual MicroATX form factor:...
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.../800MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processors are among the most powerful CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special...introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
.../800MHz FSB, the Intel® Core™2 processors are among the most powerful CPUs in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-1 The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 1.3.1 Special...introduction 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentations ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard Support DVD User Manual If any of new features and latest technologies, making it...
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... corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you quick access to the Internet. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after bootup, you to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB... drives, and downloading to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) is a unique power saving technology that gives you to ensure a quiet...
... corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk that allows you quick access to the Internet. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-3 ASUS AI NET2 ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after bootup, you to update the BIOS from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB... drives, and downloading to personalize your system. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that contains the BIOS file. ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) is a unique power saving technology that gives you to ensure a quiet...
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into ...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-5 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into ...
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...Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-7 Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/... cap. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced ...
...Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your left. This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the cap on the motherboard. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-7 Locate the CPU socket on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/... cap. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced ...
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... professional medical help. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-9 Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that it is spread in contact with, ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches...
... professional medical help. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in an even thin layer. B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-9 Some heatsinks come with your skin, ensure that it is spread in contact with, ensuring that you wash it snaps into your eyes or touches...
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... with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
... with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Channel A Channel B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1-11 Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... 1024MB SS Elixir M2TU1G800E-BD 5 Mushkin 996612 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Mushkin 996619 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 DIMM support A* B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P5QPL-VM EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 1024MB SS Elixir M2TU1G800E-BD 5 Mushkin 996612 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 Mushkin 996619 4096MB(2 x 2048MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 DIMM support A* B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-13 Size SS/ Chip DS Brand Chip NO. P5QPL-VM EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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... 51280D-2.50726F 18D 51280D-2.50726E MS18T 51280-2.5P0710 MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 U2S12D30TP-8E U2S24D30TP-8E CL 5-5-5-15 5 5 5 6 6 6 4-5-5-15 4-4-4-15 4-4-4-15 5-6-6-18 5-5-5-15 5-4-4-18 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 DIMM support A* B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
... 51280D-2.50726F 18D 51280D-2.50726E MS18T 51280-2.5P0710 MS18T 51280-2.5P0716 U2S12D30TP-8E U2S24D30TP-8E CL 5-5-5-15 5 5 5 6 6 6 4-5-5-15 4-4-4-15 4-4-4-15 5-6-6-18 5-5-5-15 5-4-4-18 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 DIMM support A* B ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-15 Size SS/ DS Chip Brand Chip NO. DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No.
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...-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Leadmax MDT MDT TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TEAM UMAX UMAX Part No...
...-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-17 Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Leadmax MDT MDT TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TAKEMS TEAM UMAX UMAX Part No...
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... connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-19 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots...
... connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Failure to do not need to the card. 3. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-19 Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots...
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... feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-21 Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard...
... feature requires an ATX power supply that can wake up the compurer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-21 Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to enable or disable the keyboard...
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. The dual display function works only under Windows®. 15. DVI port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices. 13. The dual display function works only under Windows®. 15. DVI port. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-23 Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - - - 4-channel Line In Front...
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Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-25 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra ...
Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode of the following modes to configure your device. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-25 If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra ...
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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) ... audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 7. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-27 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24...
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. These are not jumpers! Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-Fan feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ensuring that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 W max.) ... audio connector (4-pin CD) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. 7. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-27 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24...
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... you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-29 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power...
... you intend to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-29 Otherwise, the system will not boot. • We recommend that complies with more power-consuming devices or when you use a PSU with a higher power...
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... for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-31 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options ... the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...
... for detailed information. • Ensure that you can install to run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-31 The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options ... the DVD. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the Support DVD to change at www.asus.com for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains the...