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    P5QL-EM 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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    vii About this guide vii P5QL-EM 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 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-5 1.5.1 Placement
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    1-29 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-29 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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    Suspend Mode 2-18 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-18 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-18 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-18 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-19 2.6 Boot menu 2-19 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-20 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-20 2.6.3 Security 2-20 2.7 Tools menu 2-22 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-22
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    and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper
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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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    1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact Conventions 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-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LAN USB BIOS features Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Core ™ 2 Extreme / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU
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    P5QL-EM specifications summary Storage ICH10 Southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices Ext PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External Serial ATA 3Gb/s (SATA On-the-go) ASUS overclocking features SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB
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    the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi-Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and efficient CPU in the world. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-1
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    channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 / 800 / 1066 (overclocking) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe
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    more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time depends on the system configuration. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-3
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    that you must shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5QL-EM P5QL-EM.Onboard.LED R SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    as indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place eight 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-EM R ASUS P5QL-EM 1-5
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    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 123 3 24.4cm(9.6in) 45 6 PS/2KBMS USB56 HDMI ATX12V LGA775 CPU_FAN PWR_FAN 7 Super I/O FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5QL-EM DVI_VGA
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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-EM 1-7
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    Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.CPU.Socket.775 Before installing the CPU, ensure to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle
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    the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and HyperThreading Technology. B ASUS P5QL-EM
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    fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5QL-EM CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5QL-EM.CPU.Fan.Connector 1-10 Chapter 1: Product
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    memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data 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 112 Pins P5QL-EM R 128 Pins P5QL-EM.240-pin.DDR2.DIMM.Sockets ASUS P5QL-EM
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    memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking memory installed on the motherboard. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard only supports up to the total of four ranks (four sides in total) of RAM at max. • This motherboard does not support
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    P5QL-EM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Kingston Samsung DS K4T2G084QA-HCF7 •• 6 Qimonda SS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 ••• (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QL-EM 1-13
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    1G OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 6 OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package 2G OCZ OCZ2P8004GK 5 OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package 1G Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C 5 Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV DIMM support A* B* C 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    (supports two DIMM modules only for yellow DIMMs when overclock to DDR2-1066). • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066(O.C.)MHz QVL. ASUS P5QL-EM
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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 slot 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-EM 1-17
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    BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values. • Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required before you use the C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.Clear.RTC.RAM
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    devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW1-4 PS2_USBPW5-6 12 23 12 23 P5QL-EM P5QL-EM.USB.Device.Wake.Up R +5V (Default) +5VSB +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW9-12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB
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    Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. IEEE1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 5. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Marvell Gigabit LAN controller, this
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    content • This motherboard comes with dual CPU/Memory of higher speed and bandwidth with the higher-version DVD player and drivers will upgrade the playback quality. 16. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. ASUS P5QL-EM
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    is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY P5QL-EM R PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5QL-EM.Floppy.Disk.Drive.Connector 2. ICH10 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5
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    cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure system chassis. P5QL-EM +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5QL-EM.Digital.Audio.Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-23
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    with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC P5QL-EM USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB1112 1 USB910 1 USB78 1 R USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND P5QL-EM.USB
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    Line out_R NC Line out_L PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L P5QL-EM.Front.Panel.Audio.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. • By default, this connector is set
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    of the system chassis. The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. COM1 PIN 1 P5QL-EM R P5QL-EM.COM.Port.Connector 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1394, which is the parallel port
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    not boot up Specification 2.0-compliant (350W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements. 12. Optical drive 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. CD (black) P5QL-EM
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    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED SPEAKER PA NEL IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL-EM.System.Panel. or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the
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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-EM 1-29
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    1-30 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-EM
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    utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update > ASUS Update. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Open. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update
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    process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as USB flash disks, or floppy disks 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-EM 2-3
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    filename on a piece of paper; you will need to key in the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt later. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to a bootable floppy disk. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode. 4. At the prompt key in afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is
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    starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5QLEM.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-EM 2-5
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    updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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    under the Exit Menu. See section 2.8 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-EM 2-7
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Power Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit General help System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] SATA 1 :[Not Detected] SATA 2 :[Not Detected]
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    specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-9
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    menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04 of the appropriate SATA device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media
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    . Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-11
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    Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Adjust system frequency/voltage 2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to
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    options: [Auto] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently, and setting a very low voltage may cause the system to become unstable. 2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-13
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    Enabled] The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel (R) SpeedStep Technology [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the
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    . The operation system and other programs cannot use this reserved memory, and Vista Aero (DWM) is disabled. Feature Compressed video buffer is encrypted HW 128-bit AES decryption Protected memory (96MB reserved during boot) PAVP Lite Yes Yes No PAVP Paranoid Yes Yes Yes ASUS P5QL-EM 2-15
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    : [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.5 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press
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    or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. ASUS P5QL-EM
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    Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When On By PS/2 KB/Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 KB/mouse allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX BIOS setup
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    Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Settings Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-19
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    feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state
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    to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-21
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    SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data AI NET 2 [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you
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    LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system RAM. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-23
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    2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS setup
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