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....2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
....2 Support DVD information 1-31 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-4 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-5 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-6 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-6 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-6 2.2.4 Menu items 2-7 2.2.5 Submenu items 2-7 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-7 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-7 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-7 2.2.9 General help 2-7 2.3 Main menu 2-8 2.3.1 System Time 2-8 2.3.2 System Date 2-8 2.3.3 Primary IDE...
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... Recall) continued on the next page xi 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™2 Duo / Celeron® E1000 Series and... sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C)/800/667MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI ...
... Recall) continued on the next page xi 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™2 Duo / Celeron® E1000 Series and... sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066(O.C)/800/667MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports up to 8GB system memory * When you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system. ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). 1 x PCIe x16 slot 1 x PCIe x1 slot 2 x PCI ...
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.... After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives...ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU...
.... After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances without entering the Windows® OS. • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives...ASUS EPU ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) is a unique power saving technology that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power consumption in real time. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU...
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...), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, DO NOT remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
...), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, DO NOT remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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... from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to... then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default DIMM frequency depends on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. 1.7.2...
... from the higher-sized channel is the standard way of the following: - Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you are using a 32-bit Windows® OS. - For effective use a more memory on Windows® XP Professional x64 and Vista x64 editions. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to... then mapped for the dual-channel configuration. Install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot. • The default DIMM frequency depends on 32-bit Windows® OS, when you do any of accessing information from the same vendor. • Due to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. 1.7.2...
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...; • Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-23 The dual display function works only under Windows®. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line...
...; • Not supported • During POST, only the monitor connected to configure the settings. 11. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-23 The dual display function works only under Windows®. 15. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Orange Black Gray Headset 2-channel Line...
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... version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD... the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-31
... version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Refer to your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to maximize the features of the Support DVD... the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled on your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-31
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... install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update...
... install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using this utility. Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a USB flash disk in case you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. • ASUS Update...
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... from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The... utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Follow the ...
... from a BIOS file a. Locate the BIOS file from the Internet, then click Next. Select Update BIOS from the Open window, then click Open. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you want to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. The... utility is capable of the following methods: Updating from the Internet a. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update to avail all its features. Always update the utility to launch the ASUS Update utility. 2. Updating the BIOS To update the BIOS: 1. c. Follow the ...
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... bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. Select Screen ...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-7 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration ...
... bar 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is user- Refer to 2.2.7 Pop-up window. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a list of a menu screen when there are items that the item has a submenu. Select Screen ...ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. You cannot select an item that menu. ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-7 To display the submenu, select the item and press . 2.2.6 Configuration ...
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... appears only when you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Set this item to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Intel® SpeedStep® Tech [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that the BIOS automatically... detects. Set this item to [Disabled] if you can function as Windows NT4.0. When this item is enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to enable or disable...
... appears only when you to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup Set this item to [Enabled] for Windows XP operating system; Intel® SpeedStep® Tech [Enabled] Allows you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that the BIOS automatically... detects. Set this item to [Disabled] if you can function as Windows NT4.0. When this item is enable, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during the system halt state to enable or disable...
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... Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options... will be cleared the next time you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-21 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings....
... Gate's settings as well as any personal information stored by the web browser (bookmarks, cookies, browsing history, etc.). The ASUS Express Gate feature is useful in the rare case where corrupt settings prevent the Express Gate environment from launching properly. Configuration options... will be cleared the next time you to stay at the Express Gate's first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-21 2.7.2 Express Gate [Auto] Allows you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings....
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... Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, ...or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes to save changes and exit. When ...
... Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults ExEixtitsyssytsetmemsesteutpup afatfetrersasvaivnigngthtehe chcahnagnegse.s. After selecting this option, a confirmation window appears. 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, ...or discard your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to exit this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made changes to save changes and exit. When ...