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5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install the Windows® XP Service Pack2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your 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-

Section	Page
Notices	7
Safety information	8
About this guide	9
P5QL PRO specifications summary	11
Chapter 1: Product introduction	13
1.1 Welcome!	15
1.2 Package contents	15
1.3 Special features	16
1.3.1 Product highlights	16
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	17
1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features	20
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features	20
Chapter 2: Hardware information	21
2.1 Before you proceed	23
2.2 Motherboard overview	24
2.2.1 Placement direction	24
2.2.2 Screw holes	24
2.2.3 Motherboard layout	25
2.2.4 Layout contents	26
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	28
2.3.1 Installing the CPU	29
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	32
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	33
2.4 System memory	34
2.4.1 Overview	34
2.4.2 Memory configurations	34
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM	39
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM	39
2.5 Expansion slots	40
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card	40
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card	40
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments	41
2.5.4 PCI slots	42
2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots	42
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot	42
2.6 Jumpers	43
2.7 Connectors	45
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors	45
2.7.2 Internal connectors	47
Chapter 3: Powering up	57
3.1 Starting up for the first time	59
3.2 Turning off the computer	60
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function	60
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch	60
Chapter 4: BIOS setup	61
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	63
4.1.1 ASUS Update utility	63
4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	66
4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	67
4.1.4 AFUDOS utility	68
4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	70
4.2 BIOS setup program	72
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen	73
4.2.2 Menu bar	73
4.2.3 Navigation keys	73
4.2.4 Menu items	74
4.2.5 Sub-menu items	74
4.2.6 Configuration fields	74
4.2.7 Pop-up window	74
4.2.8 Scroll bar	74
4.2.9 General help	74
4.3 Main menu	75
4.3.1 System Time	75
4.3.2 System Date	75
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	75
4.3.4 SATA 1~6	76
4.3.5 Storage Configuration	77
4.3.6 System Information	78
4.4 Ai Tweaker menu	79
4.5 Advanced menu	84
4.5.1 CPU Configuration	85
4.5.2 Chipset	86
4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration	87
4.5.4 USB Configuration	88
4.5.5 PCI PnP	89
4.6 Power menu	90
4.6.1 Suspend Mode	90
4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	90
4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support	90
4.6.4 APM Configuration	91
4.6.5 Hardware Monitor	92
4.7 Boot menu	93
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority	94
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration	95
4.7.3 Security	96
4.8 Tools menu	98
4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	99
4.8.2 Express Gate	99
4.8.3 AI NET 2	100
4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile	100
4.9 Exit menu	102
Chapter 5: Software support	103
5.1 Installing an operating system	105
5.2 Support DVD information	105
5.2.1 Running the support DVD	105
5.2.2 Drivers menu	106
5.2.3 Utilities menu	107
5.2.4 Manual menu	109
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information	110
5.2.6 Other information	111
5.3 Software information	113
5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™	113
5.3.2 Audio configurations	115
5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II	119
5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite	125
5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster	127
5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap	128
5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert	129
5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine	130
5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate	134
Appendix: CPU features	143
A.1 Intel® EM64T	145
Using the Intel® EM64T feature	145
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)	145
A.2.1 System requirements	145
A.2.2 Using the EIST	146
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology	147