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CPU Conﬁguration

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4.5.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Frequency :1.86GHz FSB Speed :1066MHz Cache L1 :64 KB Cache L2 :2048 KB Ratio Status:Unlocked (Min:06, Max:07) Ratio Actual Value :7 CPUID :6F2 CPU Ratio Setting C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Intel(R) Virtualization Tech CPU TM function: Execute-Disable Bit Capability Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and setpoint values my differ. Key in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel® Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology. Virtualization 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

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