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Innovative ASUS features

ASUS Express Gate

ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick

access to the Internet. A few seconds after bootup, you can instantly surf

the Internet without entering the Windows

®

OS.

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The actual boot time depends on the system configuration.

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ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drives,

and downloading to USB drives only.

ASUS MyLogo2™

Turn your favorite photos into 256-color boot logos to personalize your

system.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to restore

a corrupted BIOS file using the bundled support DVD or a USB flash disk

that contains the BIOS file.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 allows you to update the BIOS from a USB flash disk

before entering the OS.

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according to

system loading to ensure a quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

ASUS EPU

ASUS EPU (Energy Processing Unit) is a unique power saving technology

that detects the current system loadings and adjusts the power

consumption in real time.

ASUS AI NET2

ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after

you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back

up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.

ASUS Turbo Key

ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into an

overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key boosts performances

without interrupting ongoing work or games, simply through pressing the

button.

Section	Page
Notices	6
Safety information	7
About this guide	7
P5QPL-VM EPU 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 Innovative ASUS features	13
1.4 Before you proceed	14
1.5 Motherboard overview	15
1.5.1 Placement direction	15
1.5.2 Screw holes	15
1.5.3 Motherboard layout	16
1.5.4 Layout contents	16
1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)	17
1.6.1 Installing the CPU	17
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan	20
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan	21
1.7 System memory	21
1.7.1 Overview	21
1.7.2 Memory configurations	22
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM	28
1.7.4 Removing a DIMM	28
1.8 Expansion slots	29
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card	29
1.8.2 Configuring an expansion card	29
1.8.3 PCI slots	29
1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot	29
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot	29
1.9 Jumpers	30
1.10 Connectors	32
1.10.1 Rear panel connectors	32
1.10.2 Internal connectors	34
1.11 Software support	41
1.11.1 Installing an operating system	41
1.11.2 Support DVD information	41
Chapter 2: BIOS information	43
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS	43
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility	43
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility	45
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility	46
2.2 BIOS setup program	47
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen	48
2.2.2 Menu bar	48
2.2.3 Navigation keys	48
2.2.4 Menu items	49
2.2.5 Submenu items	49
2.2.6 Configuration fields	49
2.2.7 Pop-up window	49
2.2.8 Scroll bar	49
2.2.9 General help	49
2.3 Main menu	50
2.3.1 System Time	50
2.3.2 System Date	50
2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1/2/3/4	50
2.3.4 Storage Configuration	51
2.3.5 System Information	51
2.4 Advanced menu	52
2.4.1 JumperFree Configuration	52
2.4.2 CPU Configuration	54
2.4.3 Chipset	55
2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration	56
2.4.5 USB Configuration	57
2.4.6 PCI PnP	57
2.5 Power menu	58
2.5.1 Suspend Mode	58
2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support	58
2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support	58
2.5.4 APM Configuration	58
2.5.5 Hardware Monitor	59
2.6 Boot menu	60
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority	60
2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration	60
2.6.3 Security	61
2.7 Tools menu	62
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2	62
2.7.2 Express Gate	63
2.7.3 AI NET 2	63

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