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OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF 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 ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 3
About this guide ix P5QLD 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 5
4-38 4.9 Exit menu 4-40 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support DVD 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 7
that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/ english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 8
qualified service technician or your retailer. • The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your motherboard) and INSTRUCTIONS. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals sockets and circuitry. viii - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 9
how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. • Appendix: CPU features The Appendix describes the - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 10
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: - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 11
P5QLD 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 12
P5QLD 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. - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 15
package for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5QLD PRO motherboard 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield 2 in 1 Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support DVD User guide If any of the above items - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 16
reduces the latency of the memory accesses. PCI Express 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. FSB 1600 support (O.C.) ASUS's exclusive overclocking design now unleashes the ultimate potential of the Intel - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 17
Windows at anytime! • The actual boot time is subject to hardware configuration and product models. • ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives and downloading to USB drives only. • Express Gate complies with OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support.asus. com - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 19
for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details. ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 20
more colorful and vivid image on your screen. See page 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 23
you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5QLD PRO SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5QLD PRO Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 24
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 P5QLD PRO 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 25
2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T:Mouse B:Keyboard PS2_USBPW56 BIOS JMB368 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR SPDIF_OUT CD FLOPPY USBPW1112 USB1112 USBPW7-10 USB78 CLRTC USB910 CHASSIS PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 26
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 Speaker Out port (black) 4. Center - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 27
SATA1-6) 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 6. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan ) • 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 P5QLD PRO 2- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 28
after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 29
2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 30
gold triangle is on 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 2- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 32
and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 33
connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. P5QLD PRO CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5QLD PRO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 34
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 128 Pins P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 35
64-bit Windows® OS when you want to install 4GB or more memory on the motherboard. • This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less. • The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 36
P5QLD PRO Motherboard Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package GL2L128M88BA25AB Heat-Sink Package Heat-Sink Package DIMM support A* B* C* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DDR2-800, ensure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz]. See section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 37
Heat-Sink Package N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV DIMM support . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-15 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 38
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 2: Hardware - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 39
1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the 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 P5QLD PRO 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2-17 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 41
9 Microsoft ACPI-compliant system 10 Free 11 Free 12 Microsoft controller-3A30 IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C DE F G - - - - Onboard IDE PORT Onboard HD Audio Onboard LAN shared - - - - - - shared - - - - shared shared shared shared - - - - ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-19 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 42
2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 43
! P5QLD PRO CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) P5QLD 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 can - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 44
setting in the BIOS. The jumper is for the rear USB ports. PS2_USBPW56 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 2-23 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 46
Speaker Out Side Speaker Out 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 47
the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. GND SPDIFOUT +5V P5QLD PRO SPDIF_OUT P5QLD PRO Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-25 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 48
100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device. Single device jumpers have the same setting. PRI_IDE P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO IDE Connector 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 49
GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P5QLD 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 P5QLD PRO 2-27 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 50
GND P5QLD PRO USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 51
GND +12V Rotation CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN Rotation +12V GND P5QLD PRO Fan Connectors Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 52
the chassis intrusion detection feature. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND P5QLD PRO CHASSIS (Default) P5QLD 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 either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 54
connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER P5QLD PRO +IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5QLD PRO System on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 56
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 57
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 59
LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5QLD PRO 3- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 63
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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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. P5QLDPRO.ROM P5QLDPRO ASUS P5QLD PRO 4- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 70
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 P5QLD PRO motherboard, this utility will not function when you use a PATA optical drive. • Always connect the SATA cable - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 73
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, 3.5 in] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-11 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 74
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA -up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 75
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [14:14:35] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-13 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 76
device information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST380817AS Size : 80.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4-15 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 78
Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-16 Chapter - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4-17 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4-19 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 82
] DRAM Read Training [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] MEM. OC Charger [Auto] Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Ai Clock Twister [Auto - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4-21 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 85
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 systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-23 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 86
appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Intel® SpeedStep™ Technology an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARMING: Setting wrong values in - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 87
4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure JMB368 IDE controller Onboard PCIE GbE LAN LAN Option ROM [Enabled] [HD Audio the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-25 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 88
[Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 89
, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 90
BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power Boot Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Tools S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default). In S3 sleep state, the system appears to - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 91
4.6.4 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 92
or set specific keys on the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-Fan controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 93
fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 94
4.7.1 Boot 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 96
items allow you to change the system security settings. 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 97
appears. If you forget your BIOS 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 or numbers, or both, then click . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-35 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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: P5QLD 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 or - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 100
[Disabled] 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 4-39 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 102
values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 103
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 5 Software support - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 5- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 106
® ALC1200 audio driver and application. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program. Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs the Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet controller. ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 107
. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 108
Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com for updates. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 109
. Realtek HD Audio User's Manual Allows you to open the Realtek HD Audio User Manual. NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide Allows you to open the NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 111
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 P5QLD PRO 5- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 112
Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. 5- Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 5- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 115
Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the Support DVD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly Manager Configuration options Control settings window Exit button Minimize button Information button ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-11 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 116
display information about the 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 effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 117
voice input. 3. Make adjustments to Wave, SW Synth, Front, Rear, CD volume, Mic volume, Line Volume, and Stereo mix, etc. by clicking the 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 118
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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 119
computer: 1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 5-17 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 123
usage. Click to display the Usage browser. CPU usage The CPU tab displays realtime CPU usage in line graph representation. If the CPU has an enabled Hyper‑Threading, two separate pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-19 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 124
available Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Sensor/ Threshold tab enables you to activate Loads your saved configuration Saves your configuration 5-20 Chapter 5: Software support - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 5-23 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 129
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 P5QLD PRO 5-25 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO 5-27 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 133
Voltage Downgrade Turn Off hard disks CPU Loadline N/A Never/After 3 mins- 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 134
. Installing ASUS Express Gate • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in IDE mode only. • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. See chapter - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 135
OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support. asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 137
. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time: set current date your computer. • The number of the LAN ports may differ from motherboards. • You can connect the LAN cable to either port, and Express Gate will ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-33 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 138
album / organizer tool. Starts the Chat instant messaging tool. Starts the 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 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 139
to show the ASUS Utility panel. Click to show About Express Gate. Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, restart or power down. This window is also shown the following: 1. Open the Configuration Panel. Open Configuration Panel ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-35 - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 140
common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 141
the DSL/cable modem is connected to your computer's LAN port. Then enter the username and password for your 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 143
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 145
. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements: • Intel® processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with EIST support (Windows® Vista, Windows® XP SP2/ Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5QLD PRO A- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 146
feature: 1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Set the Intel(R) 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's 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 P5QLD PRO A- - Asus P5QLD PRO | P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 148
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