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    P5QL SE 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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    About this guide vii P5QL SE 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 unique features 1-2 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features 1-2 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features
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    panel connectors 1-18 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-20 1.11 Software support 1-26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system 1-26 1.11.2 Support DVD information 1-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update 2.4.2 CPU Configuration 2-16 2.4.3 Chipset 2-17
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    Contents 2.4.5 USB Configuration 2-18 2.4.6 PCI PnP 2-18 2.5 Power menu 2-19 2.5.1 Suspend Mode 2-19 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 2-19 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support 2-19 2.5.4 APM Configuration 2-19 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor 2-20 2.6 Boot menu 2-21 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-21 2.6.2 Boot Settings
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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 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
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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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    updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact 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 SE 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
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    P5QL SE specifications summary Other features Rear panel ports Internal connectors BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor ASUS MyLogo2 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports 3 x USB
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    package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5QL SE motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable Accessories 1 x I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard Support DVD Documentation User Manual If any of the above items
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    Intel® P43 chipset The Intel® P43 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB, PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It supports the Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and
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    system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder 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 SE P5QL SE CPU socket 775 ASUS P5QL SE 1-
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    in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six 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 SE 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    (7.6in) LGA775 CPU_FAN USB34 LAN_USB12 AUDIO Intel® P43 ICS 9P946AFLF RTL 8111C PCIEX16 Super I/O PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 Intel® ICH10 SATA3 SATA4 SATA1 SATA2 8Mb BIOS PCI1 P5QL SE ALC 662 AAFP SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY CD PCI2 PCI3 USB1112 Lithium Cell CMOS Power JMB 368 SB_PWR USB910 CLRTC
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    LGA775 CPU Socket 3. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 9. Front panel audio connector
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    a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (4A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B). Retention tab A B Load lever PnP cap Load plate 4B 4A 3 ASUS P5QL SE 1-
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    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 the A retention tab. This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and
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    the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU fan connector ASUS P5QL SE 1-
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    fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 P5QL SE P5QL SE 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel
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    recommend that you install a 64-bit Windows OS when 4GB or more memory is installed on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128Mb chips support a full memory load (2 DIMMs) or overclocking conditions. P5QL SE Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-
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    DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 Kingston KVR800D2N5/ VDATA 1G SS 5 A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E PSC 2G DS 5 A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E PSC 1G DS 4 GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL 1G DS 4 GL2L64M088BA30EB GEIL DIMM support
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    DDR2-800MHz support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ASUS P5QL SE
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    DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Kingston Kingston page) DIMM support A* B* • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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    channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock
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    sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card
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    jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ASUS P5QL SE 1-17
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    function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before rebooting the system. CLRTC 12 23 P5QL SE P5QL SE Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC 1.10 1.10.1 1 Connectors Rear panel connectors 2 3 45 10 9 8 7 6 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple
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    Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. Serial port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 10. 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 SE 1-19
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    cable with a covered Pin 5. • The FDD cable is purchased separately. FLOPPY P5QL SE PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5QL SE Floppy disk drive connector 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital
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    to the motherboard's IDE connector 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 PIN1 Right Audio Channel GND GND Left Audio Channel P5QL SE P5QL SE Internal audio connector ASUS P5QL SE
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    inside the system may damage the motherboard components. It is not a jumper! Do not place a jumper cap on the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU fan connector Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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    P5QL SE USB2.0 connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module cable is purchased separately. 8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either
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    or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant (400W) PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements with the following configuration: CPU: Intel® Pentium® Extreme 3.73GHz Memory: 1GB DDR2 (x2) Graphics card: ASUS EAX1900XT Parallel ATA
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    11. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PWR LED PWR BTN PLED+ PLEDPWR GND F_PANEL PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Ground Reset P5QL SE HD_LED RESET P5QL SE System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for
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    . • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that
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    Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS P5QL SE
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    to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to get all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file
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    accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. Launch
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    BIOS update process. The system reboots automatically when the update process is completed. • This function supports devices such as USB flash disks and 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
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    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 at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. We recommend that you
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    file using the motherboard Support DVD, a floppy disk, or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD, a floppy disk, or USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • For the P5QL SE motherboard, this utility will
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    completes the update process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports 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 SE 2-
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    password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip. The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When
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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, . Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5QL SE 2-
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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 item is user- configurable, Pop-up window Scroll bar
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    Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit 1-4 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values ). These values are not user-configurable. These items show if you are specifically configuring a CD-
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    the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [AHCI] Due to Intel chipset driver support regulation, the AHCI mode is not supported in Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device
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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
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    External Frequency settings. FSB / CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 1600 FSB 1333 FSB 1066 FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz 200 MHz 133 MHz PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Use the and keys to adjust the PCIe frequency. You can also type
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    10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [667MHz] [800MHz] [1066MHz] The table below shows the DRAM Frequency configuration options that appear when the FSB value is 1600, 1333, 1066, and
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    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
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    the front panel type. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot ROM
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    USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to
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    Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power an ATX power supply that
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    LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCIE displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan Speed
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    display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL SE 2-21
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    BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.9 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item. 2. From the password box, type a password
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    Enter> to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 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 press
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    values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit 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
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