Asus P5QL PRO User Manual
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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 3
About this guide ix P5QL PRO specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features 1-3 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-6 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 4
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 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 5
information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support DVD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manual menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-7 5.3 Software information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 Audio configurations 5-11 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 6
Contents 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 5.3.9 ASUS AI Suite 5-21 ASUS AI Booster 5-23 ASUS AI Nap 5-24 ASUS Fan Xpert 5-25 ASUS EPU-4 Engine 5-26 ASUS Express Gate 5-30 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology ( - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 7
and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 8
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 9
describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 10
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 11
P5QL PRO 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 Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 12
P5QL PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Other Features Rear Panel Connectors Internal Connectors BIOS Features Manageability Support DVD Form factor Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 15
Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5QL PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 16
line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers' health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 17
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 drives and downloading to USB drives only. ASUS Power Saving - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 18
with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one cable one at - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 19
EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. See page 4-5 and 4-37 for details. ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 20
5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-24 for details. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 21
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 22
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 23
• Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5QL PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5QL PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 24
in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place six (6) 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 PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 25
PCI3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 4Mb BIOS AAFP PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY USBPW1112 USB1112 Marvell 88SE6102 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QL PRO 2- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 26
3 4. DDR2 DIMM slots PCI slots PCI Express x1 slot PCI Express x16 slots Jumper 1. 2. 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. LAN (RJ-45) port 3. Rear - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 27
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 7. CPU ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) Page 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-32 2-33 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 28
Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core / Celeron® processors. • Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU. • Connect the - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 29
a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. PnP cap Load plate 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb 4B and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the 4A load plate window to remove (4B). 3 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 30
the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into 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 the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 31
push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B 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. ASUS P5QL PRO 2- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 32
thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 33
the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. B 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. A B A A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-11 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 34
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 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 PRO 128 Pins P5QL PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 35
to run at DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-13 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 36
P5QL PRO Motherboard support A* B* C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, ensure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 37
Heat-Sink Package N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV DIMM support . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . ASUS P5QL PRO 2-15 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 38
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. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 39
do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 1 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 40
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 41
CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 Microsoft ACPI-compliant system 10 Free 11 Free 12 Microsoft PS/2 mouse port 13 Numeric data processor 14 Free 15 Intel® ICH10 Family SM Bus controller-3A30 IRQ assignments for this motherboard - Onboard IDE PORT Onboard HD Audio Onboard LAN shared - - - ASUS P5QL PRO 2-19 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 42
and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The photo shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following photo shows a network - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 43
boot failure! P5QL PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5QL PRO Clear RTC RAM Clear RTC • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 44
ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. The USBPW56 jumper is for the rear USB ports. PS2_USBPW56 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5QL PRO P5QL PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 45
. 5. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 6. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-23 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 46
4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 47
(S/PDIF) port(s). Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5QL PRO GND SPDIFOUT +5V SPDIF_OUT P5QL PRO Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5QL PRO 2-25 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 48
the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting If any device jumper is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5QL PRO PRI_IDE P5QL PRO IDE Connector 2-26 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 49
GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P5QL PRO SATA Connectors Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS P5QL PRO 2-27 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 50
chassis supports front panel USB ports. The USB module cable is purchased separately. 6. 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 PRO Left Audio Channel Ground - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 51
may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! P5QL PRO CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5QL PRO Fan Connectors Only the CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 52
jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS P5QL PRO +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND (Default) P5QL PRO Intrusion Connector 10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 53
to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 512 MB DDR2 (x4) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA device: IDE hard disk drive Serial ATA device: SATA hard disk drive (x2) Optical drive: DVD-RW ASUS P5QL PRO 2-31 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 54
This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL PRO System Panel system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 55
ASUS Q-Connector. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition. Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor. Step3. Front panel functions are enabled. ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 56
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This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 58
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 59
on self test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. AMI BIOS beep codes BIOS Beep Description One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One continuous beep followed by two No memory detected short beeps then a pause - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 60
the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® Vista: 1. Click the Start button then select ShutDown. 2. The mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 61
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 62
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu 4-17 4.5 Advanced menu 4-22 4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 63
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 PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 64
through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest the Internet - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 65
. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option 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 process. P5QLPRO.ROM P5QLPRO ASUS P5QL PRO 4- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 66
. b. Click from the Windows® desktop, then select Computer. c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 67
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 PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 68
utility 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. 4- Chapter - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 69
Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS P5QL PRO 4- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 70
file using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support DVD, the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the P5QL PRO motherboard, this utility - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 71
the 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! ASUS P5QL PRO 4- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 72
the Exit Menu. See section 4.9 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 (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 73
screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools General help Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-11 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 74
select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window other items on the screen. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 75
on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-13 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 76
device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380817AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART Monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 77
write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-15 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 78
automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Bios Information Version : 0314 Build Date : 05/27/08 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz : 1866MHz : 2 System Memory Installed Size: 512MB Usable Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item F1 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 79
frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. The follow items appear only when you set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to [Manual]. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-17 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 80
timing configuration. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] • The following items appear only when you set the [DRAM Timing Control] item to [Manual]. • The configuration options for some of the following items vary depending on the DIMMs you install on the motherboard. 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 81
(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] 3rd Information: 13-5-1-5-5 WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-19 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 82
overclocking overclocking ability enhance DRAM compatibility, or Manual] The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual ]. C/P: B1 b2 B3 B4 LVL: 09 09 09 09 Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 83
[Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667x] [0.65x] [0.63x] [0.615x] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-21 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 84
Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration USB Configuration PCIPnP Tools Exit Configure CPU. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 85
enhanced by Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-23 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 86
[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® SpeedStep™ Technology [Enabled] Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technology. When set to [Enabled], you can adjust the - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 87
HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Allows you to set the SPDIF_OUT mode. Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output] Marvell IDE controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the onboard Marvell® IDE controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 88
press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-off Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] [Auto] Options - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 89
Inc. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], 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 PRO 4-27 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 90
Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM time. [S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 91
APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power RTC Alarm Date/ RTC Alarm Hour/ RTC Alarm Minute/ RTC Alarm Second will become user-configurable with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By External wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL PRO 4-29 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 92
the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature MB Temperature CPU Fan Speed CPU Q-Fan Control Chassis Fan Speed Power - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 93
sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5QL PRO 4-31 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 94
Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 95
Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait For 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 96
. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password :Not Installed :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password to change password. again to disabled password - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 97
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. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Security Settings - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 98
UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flavs0h2.261 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American MegatPrreensdss,ENITnEcR. the utility to to run select Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format AI - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 99
to confirm your choice. Please see section 4.1.3 for details. ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QL Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008 Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 100
] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration O.C. Profile 1 Status :Not Installed O.C. Profile 2 Status :Not Installed Save - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 101
[Enter] Select [Y] Yes [Left/Right] Switch [N/Esc] No • 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! ASUS P5QL PRO 4-39 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 102
the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Ai Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Exit the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 103
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 104
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-10 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 105
computer. 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 PRO 5- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 106
drivers. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs the Atheros AR8121/AR8113/AR8114 PCI-E Ethernet controller. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application. ASUS - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 107
other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 108
9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is and restore your data easily. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Atheros Ethernet application for Audio DVD, CD, and data disc creation. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 109
(PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. Realtek HD Audio User's Manual Allows you to open the Realtek HD Audio User Manual. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 110
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 111
give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 112
Technical support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 113
. 4. Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu, then click Next. 5. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you intend to use as your boot logo. ASUS P5QL PRO 5- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 114
the right window pane, select an image to enlarge by clicking on it. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box. 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 115
HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5QL PRO 5-11 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 116
audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 117
HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. 4. Click to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5QL PRO 5-13 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 118
the 3D Audio Demo: 1. FromtheRealtekHDAudioManager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 119
computer: 1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your window displays the Preference section. You can close or restore the Preference section by clicking on the triangle on the main window right handle. Click to close the Preference panel ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 120
Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 121
the current value of a system sensor such as fan rotation, CPU temperature, and voltages. The hardware monitor panels come in two display Config window. You cannot adjust the sensor threshold values in a small monitoring panel. Click to increase value Click to decrease value ASUS P5QL PRO 5-17 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 122
Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows® management information. Click an item from the left panel before DMI Information to display the available information. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 123
tab lists all logical drives. Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-19 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 124
physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 125
the Windows® taskbar. Click this icon to close or restore the application. Using AI Suite Click the AI Nap, AI Booster, or Fan Xpert icon to launch the utility, or click the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state. Press to restore to normal Press to launch AI Booster ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 126
open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit. 5-22 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 127
AI Suite icon on the Windows® OS taskbar and click the AI Booster button on the AI Suite main window. The options on the taskbar allow you to use the default settings, adjust CPU/ Memory/PCI-E frequency manually, or create and apply your personal overclocking configurations. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-23 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 128
a more quiet system operation. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window. Click Yes on the confirmation screen. To exit AI Nap mode - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 129
AI Suite main window. Click to open the Calibration window Dropdown list button Click to display the dropdown list and select a fan profile mode Click to display the current CPU temperature and the fan speed ratio Click to save the setup Click to cancel the Fan Xpert utility ASUS P5QL PRO 5-25 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 130
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is enabled on your computer. 2. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Launching 4 Engine Launch 4 Engine by double-clicking the 4 Engine icon on the Windows® notification - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 131
4 Engine main menu Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving Displays the following message if no VGA power saving engine is detected. Lights up when power the Renew button . *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 4 Engine. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-27 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 132
drives when they are not accessed after a certain time. • CPU Loadline: Sets up the CPU loadline to manage CPU power saving. • Light: Saves CPU power to the minimum level. • Medium: Saves CPU power to the medium level. • Heavy: Saves CPU power to the highest level. 5-28 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 133
Turbo Mode options vCore Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Bios Setting/Slow Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Maximum Power Saving Mode Small/Medium/ High Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours Light/Medium/ Heavy Keep Bios Setting/Quiet Never/After 3 mins-After 5 hours ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 134
of onboard SATA ports. • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on USB HDDs and Flash drives, but the software performance may be slower than installed on SATA HDDs. To install Express Gate on your computer 1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 135
continue. 6. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. The booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup guide you through basic Express Gate configurations. Basic configurations include language, date and time and screen resolution. ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 136
windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within Re-size a window by dragging any of its four corners. Move a window by dragging its title PAUSE/BREAK ESC DEL F8 Function Power-off Continue to boot OS Enter BIOS setup Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 137
of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN clearing the settings. This is also useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted. The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 138
this icon to open the File Manager window, which lets you conveniently access the files on a USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 139
. Power off Enter OS Check to save user profile Cancel and return to Express Gate Restart How Do I Get on to the Internet If Internet doesn't seem to be working in the Express Gate environment, check the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Open Configuration Panel ASUS P5QL PRO 5-35 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 140
case, you don't need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. 5-36 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 141
devices Shows usercreated image album(s) Photo slideshow Help View mode selection Image control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipsetcontrolled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. ASUS P5QL PRO 5-37 - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 142
Tweaker BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format Updating Express Gate You may update your - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 143
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 144
Chapter summary A A.1 Intel® EM64T A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST A-1 A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology A-3 ASUS P5QL PRO - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 145
• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 146
computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 147
. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration, ensure that the Hyper‑Threading Technology item is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. ASUS P5QL PRO A- - Asus P5QL PRO | User Manual - Page 148
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