Asus P5QLD PRO Specifications

MotherboardP5QLD PRO

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

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8.3 AI NET 2Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled]Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On S

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39Save to Proe 1/2Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le.Load from Prole 1/

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

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

ASUS P5QLD PROChapter summary55.1 Installing an operating system ... 5-15.2 Support DVD information

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-15.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS

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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Inst

5-4 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrosoft DirectX 9.0cInstalls the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technolo

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-55.2.4 Manual menuThe Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual

xiP5QLD PRO specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-

5-6 Chapter 5: Software support5.2.5 ASUS Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this inf

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-7Browse this DVDDisplays the support DVD contents in graphical format.5.2.6 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of th

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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-95.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the insta

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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-115.3.2 Audio congurationsThe Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experi

5-12 Chapter 5: Software supportInformationClick the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, au

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-13MixerThe Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume.To set the mixer option

5-14 Chapter 5: Software supportMicrophoneThe Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio d

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-155.3.3 ASUS PC Probe IIPC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any pr

xiiP5QLD PRO specications summaryASUS Exclusive Overclocking FeaturesIntelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker:

5-16 Chapter 5: Software supportSensor alertWhen a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-17Changing the monitor panels positionTo change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the

5-18 Chapter 5: Software supportMonitoring sensor alertThe monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-19PCI browserClick to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser. This browser provides information on the PCI dev

5-20 Chapter 5: Software supportMemory usageThe Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory. The pie chart at the bottom of the window re

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-215.3.4 ASUS AI SuiteASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster, AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily. Installing AI SuiteTo i

5-22 Chapter 5: Software supportOther feature buttonsClick on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Click on right corner of

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-235.3.5 ASUS AI BoosterThe ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows® environment without the has

5-24 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.6 ASUS AI NapThis feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away. En

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-255.3.7 ASUS Fan XpertASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperature

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

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 EngineASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This ut

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-274 Engine main menuAuto ModeRuns calibrationHigh Performance ModeMax. Power Saving Mode Settings for each mode (refer to the next pa

5-28 Chapter 5: Software supportSetting menuClick Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options i

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-29Conguration optionsTurbo Mode High Performance ModeMedium Power Saving ModeMaximum Power Saving ModevCore Voltage DowngradeN/A N/A

5-30 Chapter 5: Software support5.3.9 ASUS Express GateASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Wi

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-31The First ScreenExpress Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, you can immedia

5-32 Chapter 5: Software supportKnowing the Express Gate hot-keysHere is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate.In the First Screen:Key Funct

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-33Using the Conguration PanelUse the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings.Click on an icon to open a particula

5-34 Chapter 5: Software support• Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display.• Volume Control: Control the volume f

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-35 Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar op

ASUS P5QLD PROChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package con

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support2. Open Network.3. Make the proper network congurations.Each network interface is enabled immediately when you chec

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-37• If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the n

5-38 Chapter 5: Software supportConguring Express Gate in BIOS SetupEnter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS

ACPU featuresThe Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports.

ASUS P5QLD PROChapter summaryAA.1 Intel® EM64T ...A-1A.2 Enhanced Int

ASUS P5QLD PRO A-1A.1 Intel® EM64T• The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems.• The mo

A-2 Appendix: CPU featuresA.2.2 Using the EISTTo use the EIST feature:1. Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup.2. Go to the Advanced M

ASUS P5QLD PRO A-3A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading

A-4 Appendix: CPU features

ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QLD PRO motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technolo

1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsGreen ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the Europea

ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-3Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage s

1-4 Chapter 1: Product IntroductionAI Nap With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. The system will continue oper

ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-5ASUS O.C. Prole The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS setting

iiE4881First Edition V1 July 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwar

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction1.3.3 ASUS Stylish featuresASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color b

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

ASUS P5QLD PROChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overvi

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard se

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5QLD PRO2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ens

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-32.2.3 Motherboard layoutRefer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors.30.5cm (12

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots Page1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-122. PCI slots2-203 PCI Express x1 slot2-204. PCI Express

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-5Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-252. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-253.

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-72.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, ensure that the so

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket th

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-97. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.ABThe motherboard supports Intel® L

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ, but the installation steps and fucntions should remain the s

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-112.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fanTo uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connect

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChannel SocketsChannel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B22.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe moth

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for t

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5QLD PRO Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capabilityIf you install a DDR2-1066 memory module

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-15Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip BrandSS/DSChip No.DIMM supportA* B* C*512MB Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J512MB N/A Micron SS 7HD22 D9GMH . .

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDDR2-667MHz capabilityVisit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL.SS - Single-sided / DS - Doub

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-172.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can ca

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-212.7 Connectors ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-192.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Standard function0 System timer1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard2 Free3 Free4 Co

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-212.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationP5QLD PRO Keyboard Power Setting3221PS2_USBPW56(Default)+5V+5VSBP5QLD PRO2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56)Thi

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Support

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel congurationPortHeadset 2-channel4-channel 6-channel 8-channelLight Blue Line In Line

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-252.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-274. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.Conn

vContents4.5 Advanced menu ... 4-224.5.1 CPU Conguration ...

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-297. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)The fan connectors support cooling fans of

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection senso

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-31• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specication 2.0 (

2-32 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 ca

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-33Q-Connector (system panel) You can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Di

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

ASUS P5QLD PROChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the comp

ASUS P5QLD PRO 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches

viContents5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ... 5-215.3.5 ASUS AI Booster ...

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

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

Chapter summary4ASUS P5QLD PRO4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-3Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® deskt

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk1. Do any one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk.DOS environment a. Ins

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-54.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long proces

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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-72. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot th

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

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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-9Recovering the BIOS from the support DVDTo recover the BIOS from the support DVD:1. Turn on the system.2. Insert the motherboard s

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update u

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-114.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurationAi

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system infor

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 SATA 1~6While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-men

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15DMA Mode [Auto]Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]SMART Monitoring [Auto]Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Re

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-174.4 Ai Tweaker menuThe Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to congure system performance settings. Select an item then press <Ente

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

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupFSB Frequency [xxx]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the <+> and &

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-191st 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

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupREAD to PRE Delay [Auto]Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks]PRE to PRE Delay [Auto]Conguration o

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-21Pull-In of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled]Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. The num

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Spread Spectrum [Auto]Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled]PCIE Spread Spec

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-234.5.1 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU TM function [Enabled]Enables or disables Intel® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection functio

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-25Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]Allows you to enabled or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupOnboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled]Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]LAN Option ROM [Disabled]This item appears only when

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-274.5.5 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing the s

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

4-28 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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-294.6.4 APM CongurationRestore On AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.5 Hardware MonitorCPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automaticall

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-31CPU Fan Profile [Standard]Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. Conguration options: [Standard] [

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.1 Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot DeviceThese items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available de

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-334.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) whi

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-35If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for infor

4-36 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

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-374.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/