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Page 1 - Motherboard

MotherboardP5QL-E

Page 2 - June 2008

xAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis guid

Page 3 - Contents

ASUS P5QL-E 4-354.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while

Page 4

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

Page 5

ASUS P5QL-E 4-37User Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration options: [No Acc

Page 6

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

Page 7

ASUS P5QL-E 4-39Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds]Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s rst screen before starting Windows or

Page 8

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk or a oppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only

Page 9 - Safety information

ASUS P5QL-E 4-414.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard you

Page 10 - About this guide

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Page 11 - Typography

5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Page 12 - P5QL-E specications summary

ASUS P5QL-EChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD information ...

Page 13

xiConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.T

Page 14

ASUS P5QL-E 5-1If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. D

Page 15 - Chapter 1: Product

5-2 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install

Page 16

ASUS P5QL-E 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the n

Page 17 - 1.2 Package contents

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportASUS PC Probe IIThis smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any

Page 18 - 1.3 Special features

ASUS P5QL-E 5-5ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate.5.2.4 Make Disk menuThe Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel I

Page 19 - Green ASUS

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 Manual menuThe Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of t

Page 20 - 1.3.2 ASUS unique features

ASUS P5QL-E 5-75.2.7 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents

Page 21 - ASUS P5QL-E 1-5

5-8 Chapter 5: Software supportFilelistDisplays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.Technical support formD

Page 22 - Precision Tweaker 2

ASUS P5QL-E 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installa

Page 23 - Chapter 2: Hardware

5-10 Chapter 5: Software support9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo.10. After a

Page 24

xiiP5QL-E specications summaryCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium®

Page 25 - Standy Power Powered Off

ASUS P5QL-E 5-115.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on you

Page 26 - 2.2 Motherboard overview

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportDevice advanced settingsClick Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device.

Page 27 - 2.2.3 Motherboard layout

ASUS P5QL-E 5-13Digital OutputThe Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. You

Page 28 - 2.2.4 Layout contents

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportLine InThe Line In tab allows you to congure audio input settings using the analog line in port.To set the analog lin

Page 29

ASUS P5QL-E 5-15Control settings windowConguration options Information buttonExit buttonMinimize buttonB. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™In

Page 30 - 2.3.1 Installing the CPU

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportSound Effect The Realtek® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the kara

Page 31 - CPU notch

ASUS P5QL-E 5-17Audio I/OThe Audio I/O option allows you congure your input/output settings.To set the Audio I/O options1. From the Realtek HD Audio

Page 32

5-18 Chapter 5: Software support3D Audio DemoThe 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature.To start the 3D Audio Demo1.

Page 33

ASUS P5QL-E 5-195.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any probl

Page 34 - P5QL-E CPU fan connector

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportButton FunctionOpens the Conguration windowOpens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens

Page 35 - 2.4 System memory

xiiiP5QL-E specications summaryASUS Unique Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU - Six Engine - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Des

Page 36 - 2.4.2 Memory congurations

ASUS P5QL-E 5-21Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Sc

Page 37 - DDR2-800 MHz capability

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

Page 38

ASUS P5QL-E 5-23PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI device

Page 39 - DDR2-667 MHz capability

5-24 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

Page 40 - 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM

ASUS P5QL-E 5-255.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster, AI Nap and Fan Xpert utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU - Six E

Page 41 - 2.5 Expansion slots

5-26 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

Page 42 - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

ASUS P5QL-E 5-275.3.5 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. Enable this featur

Page 43 - 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS Fan XpertAsus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according t

Page 44 - Clear RTC

ASUS P5QL-E 5-29Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratioClick to close the Calibration windowFan prole modes• Disab

Page 45 - Enable OV Normal

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.7 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment wi

Page 46 - USBPW1-4

xiv*Specications are subject to change without notice.P5QL-E specications summaryBack Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse

Page 47 - 2.7 Connectors

ASUS P5QL-E 5-315.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 EngineASUS EPU–6 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides f

Page 48

5-32 Chapter 5: Software support6 Engine main menuAuto ModeRuns calibrationTurbo ModeHigh Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMax. Power Saving Mo

Page 49 - 2.7.2 Internal connectors

ASUS P5QL-E 5-33Advanced settings menuClick Advance ( ) from the 6 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options in cert

Page 50 - PRI_EIDE

5-34 Chapter 5: Software supportConguration optionsTurbo Mode High Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMaximum Power Saving ModeCPU FrequencyOver

Page 51

ASUS P5QL-E 5-355.3.9 ASUS AI Direct LinkASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share les with

Page 52

5-36 Chapter 5: Software supportThe default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, d

Page 53 - IE1394_2

ASUS P5QL-E 5-375.3.10 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few s

Page 54 - Right Audio Channel

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportThe First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From h

Page 55 - SPDIF_OUT

ASUS P5QL-E 5-39Knowing the Express Gate hot-keysHere is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.In the First Screen:Key FunctionPAUSE/BREAK P

Page 56

5-40 Chapter 5: Software supportUsing the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to

Page 57

1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Page 58 - P5QL-E System panel connector

ASUS P5QL-E 5-41• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.• Volume Control: Control the volume for your speaker o

Page 59 - ASUS P5QL-E

5-42 Chapter 5: Software support Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click

Page 60 - Powering up

ASUS P5QL-E 5-432. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next t

Page 61

5-44 Chapter 5: Software support• If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box

Page 62

ASUS P5QL-E 5-45Conguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on E

Page 63 - 3.2 Turning off the computer

5-46 Chapter 5: Software support5.4 RAID congurationsThe motherboard comes with the Intel® ICH10R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to con

Page 64 - Chapter 3: BIOS setup

P5QL-E 5-475.4.3 Intel® RAID congurationsThis motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel® Matrix Storage congurations for

Page 65

5-48 Chapter 5: Software supportIntel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to cre

Page 66 - 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility

P5QL-E 5-49Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>

Page 67 - 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5-50 Chapter 5: Software support6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

Page 68 - P5QLE.ROM

ASUS P5QL-EChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conten

Page 69 - 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

P5QL-E 5-51Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter&g

Page 70 - ASUS P5QL-E 4-5

5-52 Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0+1)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume,

Page 71 - 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility

P5QL-E 5-53Creating a RAID 5 set (parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>

Page 72 - lename at the DOS prompt

5-54 Chapter 5: Software support4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to congure as RAID. The followi

Page 73

P5QL-E 5-555.5 Creating a RAID driver diskA oppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® XP operating system on a hard disk d

Page 74 - 4.2 BIOS setup program

5-56 Chapter 5: Software supportTo install the RAID driver in Windows® XP:1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key

Page 75 - 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen

ASUS P5QL-E 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QL-E motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies,

Page 76 - ASUS P5QL-E 4-11

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsIntel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support

Page 77 - 4.3 Main menu

ASUS P5QL-E 1-3IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital televisio

Page 78 - 4.3.5 SATA 1-6

iiE4029Second Edition V2 June 2008Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

Page 79 - 4.3.6 Storage Conguration

1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.2 ASUS unique featuresASUS Power Saving SolutionASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically pro

Page 80 - 4.3.7 AHCI Conguration

ASUS P5QL-E 1-5ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened hotkey to launch the utility and updat

Page 81 - 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesAI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in W

Page 82 - FSB Frequency [XXX]

2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It inclu

Page 83 - 4.4.3 DRAM Frequency [Auto]

ASUS P5QL-EChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview

Page 84 - ASUS P5QL-E 4-19

ASUS P5QL-E 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard setti

Page 85 - 4.4.7 MEM. OC Charger [Auto]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5QL-E2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure

Page 86 - 4.4.12 CPU Voltage [Auto]

ASUS P5QL-E 2-3P5QL-EDDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit,

Page 87 - 4.4.17 SB Voltage [Auto]

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Connectors/Jumpers Page1. PCI slots 2-192. PCI Express x1 slots2-193. PCI Express 2.

Page 88 - ASUS P5QL-E 4-23

ASUS P5QL-E 2-52.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2

Page 89 - 4.5 Advanced menu

iiiContentsNotices ... viiiSafety information ...

Page 90 - ASUS P5QL-E 4-25

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, m

Page 91 - 4.5.2 Chipset

ASUS P5QL-E 2-7The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and d

Page 92 - JMB IDE controller [Enabled]

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced I

Page 93 - 4.5.4 USB Conguration

ASUS P5QL-E 2-92.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure

Page 94 - 4.5.5 PCIPnP

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.DO NOT forget to connect the CPU

Page 95 - 4.6 Power menu

ASUS P5QL-E 2-11Channel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with f

Page 96 - 4.6.4 APM Conguration

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into

Page 97 - 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor

ASUS P5QL-E 2-13Size Vendor Part No.Chip BrandSS/ DSChip No.DIMM supportA B C512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package •512MB Kingsto

Page 98 - CPU Fan Profile [Standard]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDDR2-800 MHz capability1G GEIL GE22GB800C4DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • •1G GEIL GE24GB800C4QC GEIL DS Heat-Sin

Page 99 - 4.7 Boot menu

ASUS P5QL-E 2-15DDR2-667 MHz capabilitySize Vendor Chip No. ChipBrandSS/DSPart No.DIMM supportA B C512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Hynix SS HY5PS12821E

Page 100 - ASUS P5QL-E 4-35

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-202.7 Connectors ...

Page 101 - 4.7.3 Security

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMMFollow these steps to remove a DIMM.1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outwar

Page 102 - Password Check [Setup]

ASUS P5QL-E 2-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expa

Page 103 - 4.8 Tools menu

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboardA B C D E F G HPCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – –PCI

Page 104 - 4.8.3 AI Net 2

ASUS P5QL-E 2-192.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specication

Page 105 - 4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Prole

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

Page 106 - 4.9 Exit menu

ASUS P5QL-E 2-212. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and

Page 107 - 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, PS2_USBPW56, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the

Page 108 - Software

ASUS P5QL-E2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsActivity Link LED Speed LEDStatus Description Status DescriptionOFF No link OFF 10 Mbps conn

Page 109 - Chapter summary

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel con

Page 110 - 5.2 Support DVD information

ASUS P5QL-E2-252.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) si

Page 111 - 5.2.2 Drivers menu

vContents4.3.7 AHCI Conguration ... 4-154.3.8 System Information ...

Page 112 - 5.2.3 Utilities menu

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There

Page 113

ASUS P5QL-E2-273. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.I

Page 114 - 5.2.4 Make Disk menu

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB mod

Page 115 - 5.2.5 Manual menu

ASUS P5QL-E2-295. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this c

Page 116 - 5.2.7 Other information

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors sup

Page 117 - Technical support form

ASUS P5QL-E2-318. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect

Page 118 - 5.3 Software information

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modu

Page 119

ASUS P5QL-E2-3312. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are de

Page 120 - 5.3.2 Audio congurations

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cab

Page 121 - Conguration options

ASUS P5QL-E2-35ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer

Page 122 - Speakers

viContents4.6.5 Hardware Monitor ... 4-324.7 Boot menu ...

Page 123 - Microphone

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

Page 124 - Minimize

ASUS P5QL-EChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the compute

Page 125

ASUS P5QL-E 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches ar

Page 126 - Audio I/O

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® XP:1. Click the Start button

Page 127 - 3D Audio Demo

4Chapter 3: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters

Page 128 - 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II

Chapter summary4ASUS P5QL-E4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

Page 129 - Preferences

ASUS P5QL-E 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (B

Page 130 - Hardware monitor panels

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

Page 131 - DMI browser

ASUS P5QL-E 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop

Page 132 - PCI browser

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupWindows® Vista environmenta. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. Click from t

Page 133 - Conguring PC Probe II

viiContents5.4.1 RAID denitions ... 5-465.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ...

Page 134 - 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite

ASUS P5QL-E 4-5To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS le for the motherboard.2. S

Page 135 - Other feature buttons

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.4 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

Page 136 - 5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap

ASUS P5QL-E 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the s

Page 137 - 5.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

Page 138 - Fan prole modes

ASUS P5QL-E 4-94.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the pr

Page 139 - 5.3.7 ASUS AI Booster

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv02.61 (C)Co

Page 140 - 5.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 Engine

ASUS P5QL-E 4-114.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the

Page 141 - 6 Engine main menu

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

Page 142 - Advanced settings menu

ASUS P5QL-E 4-134.3.5 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu f

Page 143

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDM

Page 144 - 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link

viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co

Page 145

ASUS P5QL-E 4-15SATA Port1 [Auto]Allows you to select the type of device connected to the system. Conguration options: [Auto] [Not Installed]SMART Mo

Page 146 - 5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.8 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

Page 147 - The Express Gate Environment

ASUS P5QL-E 4-17 Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitBIOS SETUP UTILITYMain

Page 148

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto]When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and

Page 149 - Using the Conguration Panel

ASUS P5QL-E 4-191st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3The values vary depending on your settings of the following sub-items:CAS# Latency [ 5 DRAM Clocks]C

Page 150 - Using the LaunchBar

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupREAD To READ Delay(D) [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks]WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto]Con

Page 151

ASUS P5QL-E 4-21The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual].Common Performance Level [05]Set this

Page 152 - ASUS P5QL-E 5-43

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.14 FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from 1.20V*

Page 153 - Using the Photo Manager

ASUS P5QL-E 4-234.4.18 PCIE SATA Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the PCI Express SATA voltage. The values range from 1.50V to 1.80V with a 0.10V inte

Page 154 - Repairing Express Gate

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

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ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the

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ASUS P5QL-E 4-25Ratio CMOS Setting: [Auto]Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use <+> and <-> to

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4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> t

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ASUS P5QL-E 4-274.5.3 Onboard Devices CongurationHigh Denition Audio [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the High Denition Audio Controller.

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4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

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ASUS P5QL-E 4-294.5.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the setti

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4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item

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ASUS P5QL-E 4-314.6.4 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power l

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4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.5 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automaticall

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ASUS P5QL-E 4-33The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control.CPU Fan Profile [Standard]Allows you to set the appropriate performa

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4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

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