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1.11 Software support 1.11.1 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. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • 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 you can install to get all motherboard features. To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled on your computer. Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P5QL SE specifications summary	9
Chapter 1: Product introduction	11
1.1 Welcome!	11
1.2 Package contents	11
1.3 Special features	11
1.3.1 Product highlights	11
1.3.2 ASUS unique features	12
1.3.3 ASUS Stylish features	12
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	13
1.5 Motherboard overview	14
1.5.1 Placement direction	14
1.5.2 Screw holes	14
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	15
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	16
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	19
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.7 System memory	20
1.7.1 Overview	20
1.7.2 Memory configurations	21
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	25
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	26
1.8 Expansion slots	26
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	26
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	27
1.8.3 PCI slots	27
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slots	27
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	27
1.9 Jumpers	27
1.10 Connectors	28
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	28
1.10.2 Internal connectors	30
1.11 Software support	36
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	36
1.11.2 Support DVD information	36
Chapter 2: BIOS information	37
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	37
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	37
2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk	39
2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	39
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility	40
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	42
2.2 BIOS setup program	44
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	45
2.2.2 Menu bar	45
2.2.3 Navigation keys	45
2.2.4 Menu items	46
2.2.5 Sub-menu items	46
2.2.6 Configuration fields	46
2.2.7 Pop-up window	46
2.2.8 Scroll bar	46
2.2.9 General help	46
2.3 Main menu	47
2.3.1 System Time	47
2.3.2 System Date	47
2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A	47
2.3.4 SATA 1-4	47
2.3.5 Storage Configuration	48
2.3.6 System Information	49
2.4 Advanced menu	49
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	49
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	52
2.4.3 Chipset	53
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	53
2.4.5 USB Configuration	54
2.4.6 PCI PnP	54
2.5 Power menu	55
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	55
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	55
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	55
2.5.4 APM Configuration	55
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	56
2.6 Boot menu	57
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	57
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	57
2.6.3 Security	58
2.7 Tools menu	59
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	59
2.7.2 AI NET 2	59