Asus P5QL User Manual

MotherboardP5QL

xP5QL specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.ASUS exclusive overclocking featuresIntelligent overclocking tools: -

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

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® P43 ChipsetThe Intel® P43 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz architect

ASUS P5QL 1-3AI NapWith AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. The system will continue operating at minimum power

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS P5QL 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts in

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsP5QL1234567891011121314151617251230.5cm(12.0in)18PCIEX16PCIEX1_1PCIE

ASUS P5QL 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load

ASUS P5QL 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is s

iiE4412Second Edition V2 January 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5QL 1-111.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector o

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM so

ASUS P5QL 1-13P5QL Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capabilitySize Vendor Part No. CLChip BrandSS/DS Chip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-800MHz capabilitySize Vendor Part No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSChip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*2G GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 5

ASUS P5QL 1-15SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory congur

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur

ASUS P5QL 1-171.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expans

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.

ASUS P5QL 1-19P5QL Keyboard/Mouse powerP5QLPS2_USBPW56212 3+5V+5VSB(Default)2. Keyboard/mouse power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56)This jumper allows you to enab

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (R

ASUS P5QL 1-219. 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 po

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface

ASUS P5QL 1-234. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors suppor

ASUS P5QL 1-258. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction11. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power

ASUS P5QL 1-27• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating

ASUS P5QL 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a oppy disk or a US

ivContents1.11 Software support ... 1-281.11.1 Installing an operating system .

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).• This

ASUS P5QL 2-3To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Insert the oppy disk or the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the oppy disk dr

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information• Obtain the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the bundled support DVD and the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at

ASUS P5QL 2-52.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fa

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can upd

ASUS P5QL 2-72.2.1 BIOS menu screen Select Screen Select Item+- Change FieldTab Select FieldF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC Exitv0

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use

ASUS P5QL 2-92.2.9 General helpAt the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.2.3 Main menuWhen you enter th

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.3.4 SATA 1-6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA (SATA) devices. There i

ASUS P5QL 2-11Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throug

vContents2.6 Power menu ... 2-192.6.1 Suspend Mode ...

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAi Overclock Tuner [Auto]Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Selec

ASUS P5QL 2-131st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks]Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [11 DRAM Clocks]DRAM RAS# to CAS#

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationDRAM Static Read Control [Auto]Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability. Conguration options: [Aut

ASUS P5QL 2-15Memory Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the memory voltage manually or Auto. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Th

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take c

ASUS P5QL 2-17The following item appears only when you installed an Intel® Pentium® 4 or later CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Techno

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press

ASUS P5QL 2-192.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS informationPower On By External Modems [Disabled]This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the compu

ASUS P5QL 2-21Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in

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

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr

ASUS P5QL 2-23After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Level [Full

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS P5QL 2-252.8.3 AI NET 2Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (PO

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS information

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy

viiiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe A

ixP5QL specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core