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CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [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 system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Configure North Bridge features. North Bridge Configuration North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3328MB Memory Hole [Disabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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