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    P5QL/EPU Motherboard
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    About this guide vii P5QL/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 ASUS unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-3 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
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    1-27 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-27 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup
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    2-18 2.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-18 2.6.4 APM Configuration 2-19 2.6.5 Hardware Monitor 2-19 2.7 Boot menu 2-21 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority 2-21 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-21 2.7.3 Security 2-22 2.8 Tools menu 2-23 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-23 2.8.2 Express Gate 2-23 2.8.3 AI NET
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    and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been
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    . • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts
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    updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING:
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    P5QL/EPU specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Audio USB ASUS unique features LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Intel® P43
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    P5QL/EPU specifications summary ASUS exclusive overclocking features Other features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 50mv increment - vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control SFS (
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    the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application DVD Documentation ASUS P5QL/EPU motherboard 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield ASUS motherboard support DVD User Manual If
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    bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of
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    due to overclocking failure. When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-3
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    the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5QL/EPU SB_PWR ON OFF Standby Power Powered Off P5QL/EPU
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    as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards. the rear of the chassis P5QL/EPU ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-5
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    LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN AUDIO CD LGA775 Intel® P43 DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) EATXPWR 2 PWR_FAN 3 CPU_FAN 30.5cm(12.0in) Realtek 8111C Super I/O PCIEX1_1 P5QL/EPU PCIEX16
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    Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap. ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-7
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    1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5QL/EPU P5QL/EPU CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 1-8
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    the load lever (B) until it snaps into the A retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper- Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. B ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-9
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    Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5QL/EPU CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM Do not forget to connect the CPU
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    Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5QL/EPU P5QL/EPU 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-11
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    motherboard. • This motherboard supports up to 16GB on a Windows® XP Professional x64 and Windows® Vista x64 Edition. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMM on each slot. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking
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    P5QL/EPU Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability Size support A* B* C* •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • •• • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QL/EPU
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    AET03R250C 0732 AET03R250C 0732 18D51280D-2.50726F 18D51280D-2.50726E HY5PS12821CFP-S5 MS18T51280-2.5P0710 MS18T51280-2.5P0716 DDRII1208-GE 8115 DDRII1208-GE 8115 U2S12D30TP-8E U2S24D30TP-8E DIMM support
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    Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-15
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    components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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    x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports a PCI Express x16 graphics card that complies with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-17
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    CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and reboot the system, then the BIOS automatically resets
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    port. Supported by audio configuration. 6. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. ASUS P5QL/EPU
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    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 - - a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. • The FDD cable is purchased separately. P5QL/EPU FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN
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    P5QL/EPU Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue
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    may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5QL/EPU CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation P5QL/EPU fan connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature
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    the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1112 USB78 USB910 USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC P5QL/EPU PIN 1 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB+5V
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    Legacy AC'97 pin definition compliant definition P5QL/EPU Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. • If you want to connect a high-definition
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    P5QL/EPU ATX power connectors GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND -12 Volts +3 Volts • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification not boot up if the power is inadequate. ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-25
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker P5QL/EPU PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PWR Ground Reset Ground IDE_LED PWRSW RESET * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL/EPU allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off
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    only. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5QL/EPU 1-27
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    1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5QL/EPU
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    to download then click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS
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    update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk, or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUS P5QL/EPU
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    returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. We recommend that you
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    flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5QLEPU.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-5
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    found! Reading file "P5QLEPU.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Recovering the
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    under the Exit Menu. See section 2.9 Exit Menu. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-7
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    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools item is highlighted. 2.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to
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    Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985- 2 0 0 8 , A m e r i c a n Megatrends, Inc. Pop-up window Scroll bar display the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-9
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    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device)
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    AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-11
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    System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner DRAM Frequency Memory Over voltage NB OverVoltage CPU VTT SB 1.5V Voltage CPU Vcore offset Phase Operating Control [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [1.2V] [1.5V] [Auto] [Auto] Options MANUAL Auto Overclock Profile Select Screen Select Item
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    options: [1.5V] [1.6V] CPU Vcore offset [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU vcore offset. Configuration options: [Auto] [0mv] [50mv] [100mv] [150mv] Phase Operating Control [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the EPU function. Configuration options: [Auto] [Fix EPU] ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-13
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    menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. Key in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows
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    later CPU that supports memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [15MB-16MB] DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Allows you to configure the DRAM timing control. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] The follow items appear only when you set the [DRAM Timing Control] item to [Manual ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-15
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    to legacy AC'97 or high-definition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Configuration base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    , the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5QL/EPU
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    system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS
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    Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] . MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-19
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    minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Chassis Fan ] if you do not want to detect this item. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-21
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    change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
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    Reset User Data AI NET 2 ASUS O.C. Profile [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5QL/EPU 2-23
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    to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Press to run the utility. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure
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    fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Discard Changes This option window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5QL/EPU
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