Asus P5QL-E User Manual

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P5QL-E

Motherboard

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E4029

Second Edition V2 June 2008

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Contents

Notices ....................................................................................................... viii

Safety information ...................................................................................... ix

About this guide .......................................................................................... x

P5QL-E specications summary .............................................................. xii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

1.3.1 Product highlights ...........................................................

1.3.2 ASUS unique features ....................................................

1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features .........................

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................

2.2.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

2.2.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

2.2.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ................................

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan .........................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.4.1 Overview ........................................................................

2.4.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM ...............................................

2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM .............................................

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ...................................................

2.5.4 PCI slots ........................................................................

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots .....................................................

2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................

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2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-20

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

2.7.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ....................................

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..............................

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1

4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-1

4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk ....................................... 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-5

4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-6

4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-9

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 4-10

4.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 4-10

4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 4-10

4.2.4 Menu items ....................................................................4-11

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................4-11

4.2.6 Conguration elds ........................................................4-11

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..............................................................4-11

4.2.8 Scroll bar ........................................................................4-11

4.2.9 General help ..................................................................4-11

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-12

4.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 4-12

4.3.2 System Date ................................................................ 4-12

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A .............................................................................4-12

4.3.4 Language [English] ....................................................... 4-12

4.3.5 SATA 1-6 ....................................................................... 4-13

4.3.6 Storage Conguration ................................................... 4-14

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4.3.7 AHCI Conguration ....................................................... 4-15

4.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 4-16

4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 4-16

4.4.1 Ai Overclock Tuner ........................................................ 4-17

4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge ............................................

4.4.3 DRAM Frequency .........................................................

4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control ...................................................

4.4.5 DRAM Static Read Control .......................................... 4-20

4.4.6 DRAM Read Training ....................................................

4.4.7 MEM. OC Charger ........................................................

4.4.8 Ai Clock Twister ............................................................ 4-20

4.4.9 Ai Transaction Booster ................................................. 4-20

4.4.10 CPU Spread Spectrum ................................................ 4-21

4.4.11 PCIE Spread Spectrum ................................................ 4-21

4.4.12 CPU Voltage ............................................................... 4-21

4.4.13 CPU PLL Voltage ......................................................... 4-21

4.4.14 FSB Termination Voltage .............................................. 4-22

4.4.15 Memory Voltage ........................................................... 4-22

4.4.16 NB Voltage ................................................................... 4-22

4.4.17 SB Voltage ................................................................... 4-22

4.4.18 PCIE SATA Voltage ...................................................... 4-23

4.4.19 Load-Line Calibration ................................................... 4-23

4.4.20 CPU GTL Reference ....................................................

4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-24

4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-25

4.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-26

4.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-27

4.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-28

4.5.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-29

4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-30

4.6.1 Suspend Mode ............................................................. 4-30

4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 4-30

4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 4-30

4.6.4 APM Conguration ........................................................ 4-31

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4.6.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-32

4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-34

4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-34

4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-35

4.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-36

4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-38

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-38

4.8.2 Express Gate ................................................................ 4-38

4.8.3 AI Net 2 .........................................................................

4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Prole .........................................................

4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-41

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1

5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................

5.2.1 Running the support DVD ...............................................

5.2.2 Drivers menu ...................................................................

5.2.3 Utilities menu ..................................................................

5.2.4 Make Disk menu .............................................................

5.2.5 Manual menu ..................................................................

5.2.6 ASUS Contact information ..............................................

5.2.7 Other information ............................................................

5.3 Software information ...................................................................

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5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2

5.3.2 Audio congurations ......................................................

5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II .........................................................

5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ...............................................................

5.3.5 ASUS AI Nap ................................................................

5.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert ...........................................................

5.3.7 ASUS AI Booster ...........................................................

5.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ....................................................

5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ......................................................

5.3.10 ASUS Express Gate .....................................................

5.4 RAID congurations ..................................................................

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5.4.1 RAID denitions ............................................................ 5-46

5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks .....................................

5.4.3 Intel

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk .......................................................

5.5.1 Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS ....

5.5.2 Creating a RAID/SATA driver disk in Windows

RAID congurations ............................................. 5-47

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is

required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications

to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the

electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to x it by yourself. Contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualied

service technician or your retailer.

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical, electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

• Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

• Chapter 3: Powering up

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

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

• Chapter 5: Software support

This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Where to nd more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

task.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign

means that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as

shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[lename]

afudos /iP5QL-E.ROM

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P5QL-E specications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme /

Chipset Intel® P43 / ICH10R with Intel® Fast Memory Access

System Bus 1600 (overclocking) / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Expansion Slots 1 x PCIe x16 slot

Storage Southbridge

LAN Atheros L1E PCIe Gigabit LAN controller featuring

High Denition Audio Realtek® ALC1200, 8-channel High Denition Audio CODEC

IEEE 1394 LSI-FW3227 controller supports 2 x IEEE 1394a

USB 12 x USB 2.0 ports (6 ports at midboard, 6 ports at back

Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Processors Supports Intel® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list

Technology

- 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support non-ECC, unbuffered DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667 MHz memory modules

- Supports up to 16 GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the

Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists).

2 x PCIe x1 slots 3 x PCI

- 6 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s ports

- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 PCIe Storage Controller

- 1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 for up to 2 PATA devices

- 1 x eSATA

AI NET 2

- Supports Jack-Sensing, Multi-streaming and Front Panel Jack-Retasking

- Coaxial S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O

- Optical S/PDIF Out ports at back I/O

- ASUS Noise Filter

ports (one at midboard; one at back panel)

panel)

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P5QL-E specications summary

ASUS Unique Features ASUS Power Saving Solution:

ASUS Stylish Features ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

- ASUS EPU - Six Engine

- ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design

- ASUS AI Nap

ASUS Unique Feature

- ASUS Express Gate

ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution:

- ASUS Fanless Design: unique stylish heatsink

- ASUS Fan Xpert

ASUS EZ DIY:

- ASUS AI Direct Llink

- ASUS Q-Shield

- ASUS Q-Connector

- ASUS O.C. Prole

- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

- ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker 2:

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V -

- increment

- vDIMM: 64-step DRAM voltage control

- vChipset (N.B.): 40-step DRAM voltage control

- vFSB Termination: 15-step reference voltage control

- vCPU PLL: 64-step CPU PLL voltage control

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection)

- FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 800 MHz at 1 MHz increment

- Memory tuning from 533 MHz up to 1333 MHz

- PCI Express frequency tuning from 100 MHz up to 180 MHz at 1 MHz increment

Overclocking Protection:

- ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall)

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P5QL-E specications summary

Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

Internal I/O Connectors 3 x USB connectors support additional 6 USB ports

BIOS Features 8 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring, PXE

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O port 1 x eSATA

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector for two devices 1 x COM connector 6 x SATA connectors 1 x CPU Fan connector 2 x Chassis Fan connector 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x IEEE1394a connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Chassis Intrusion connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector 1 x System panel (Q-connector)

SM BIOS 2.4, ACPI 3.0, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Support DVD contents Drivers

Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 12 in x 8.8 in (30.5 cm x 22.4 cm)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update ASUS AI Suite Anti-virus software (OEM version)

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

Chapter 1: Product

introduction

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Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents .........................................................................

1.3 Special features ............................................................................

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ASUS P5QL-E

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1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QL-E motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard ASUS P5QL-E

Cables 2 x Serial ATA Power Cables 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable

Accessories 1 x ASUS Q-Connector Kit (USB, 1394, system

panel; Retail version only)

Application DVD ASUS motherboard Support DVD

Documentation User guide

1 x ASUS Q-Shield (I/O shield)

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi-tasking,

multi-media and enthusiastic gamers with 1600 / 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz FSB. The

Intel® Core™ 2 series processor is one of the most powerful CPUs in the world. This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the new 45nm manufacturing process.

Intel® P43 Chipset

The Intel P43 Express Chipset designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB (front Side bus), PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It especially includes Intel Fast Memory Access technology that

signicantly epitomize the use of available memory bandwidth and reduce the

latency of the memory accesses.

PCIe 2.0

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.

DDR2 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of

1066/800/667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest

3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 17.05 GB/s.

Furthermore, this motherboard does not restrict the memory size across two channels. Users may install different memory size DIMMs into the two channels

and enjoy dual-channel and single-channel functions at the same time. This new

feature optimizes the use of available memory size.

Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology and SATA-On-The-Go

This motherboard supports the hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA)

3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus

bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The external SATA port located at the back I/O.

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IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-28 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready

This motherboard provides convenient connectivity to external home theater audio systems via coaxial and optical S/PDIF-out (SONY-PHILIPS Digital Interface) jacks.It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. See page 2-30 for details.

High Denition Audio

Enjoy high-end sound quality on your PC! The onboard 8-channel HD audio (High

Denition Audio, previously codenamed Azalia) CODEC enables high-quality 192KHz/24-bit audio output that simultaneously sends different audio streams to

different destinations. You can now talk to your partners on the headphone while playing multi-channel network games. See pages 2-22 and 2-23 for details.

Green ASUS

This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction

on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). This is in line with the ASUS vision

of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packagings to safeguard

consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.

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1.3.2 ASUS unique features

ASUS Power Saving Solution

ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption.

ASUS EPU-Six Engine

The new ASUS EPU - the world’s rst power saving engine, has been

upgraded to a new six engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. With auto phase switching for components (which includes the CPU, VGA card, memory, chipset, drives and system fan), the EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage via intelligent acceleration and overclocking - helping save power and money.

Fan Xpert

ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows users to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speed according to different ambient temperature, which is caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and system

loading. built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed to

achieve a quiet and cool environment.

AI Nap

With AI Nap, the system can continue running at minimum power and noise when you are temporarily away. To wake up the system and return to the OS environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.

ASUS O.C. Prole

The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently

store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the

CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite

settings.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a

USB ash disk containing the BIOS le.

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ASUS EZ Flash 2

EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predened

hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update

your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based ash

utility.

ASUS Q-Shield

The specially designed ASUS Q-Shield does without the usual “gners” - making

it convenient and easy to install. With better electric conductivity, it really protects your motherboard against static electricity and shields it against Electronic Magnetic Interference (EMI).

ASUS AI Direct Link

AI Direct Link can easily and efciently transfer large amounts of data via the

network cable - saving up to 70% of the total time taken. With AI Direct Link, it

becomes easy to backup or share large data les like movies or other media

content.

ASUS Express Gate

Taking only 5 seconds to go on line from bootup, Express Gate in the one-stop

gateway to instant fun! You can utilize the most popular Instant Messenger (IM)

like MSN, Skype, Google talk, QQ, and Yahoo! Messenger to keep in touch with friends, or quickly check on the weather and e-mails just before leaving your house. What’s more, the user-friendly picture manager lets you view your pictures without entering windows at anytime!

• The actual boot time depends on the system conguration.

• ASUS Express Gate supports le uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and

USB drive and downloading to USB drives only .

ASUS Q-Connector

ASUS Q-connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of connecting the system panel cables one at a time and avoiding wrong cable connections.

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1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features

AI Booster

The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.

Precision Tweaker 2

Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CPU PLL

Voltage and the DRAM Voltage in 0.02v steps to netune voltages to achieve the most precise setting for the ultimate customized overclocking conguration.

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter.

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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 2: Hardware

information

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Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .................................................................

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

2.4 System memory .........................................................................

2.5 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

2.6 Jumpers ......................................................................................

2.7 Connectors .................................................................................

2-2

2-5

2-11

2-17

2-20

2-22

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2.1 Before you proceed

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standy Power Powered Off

OFF

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

• Before you install or remove any component, ensurethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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P5QL-E

2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place six (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards

the rear of the chassis

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P5QL-E

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

PCIEX16_1

FLOPPY

PRI_EIDE

ALC1200

ICS

Atheros

L1E

LSI

L-FW3227

CHASSIS

SPDIF_OUT

CHA_FAN1PWR_FAN

SB_PWR

PANEL

CHA_FAN2

PCIe Storage

Controller

8Mb

BIOS

IE1394_2 USB78USB910USB1112

COM1

AAFP

PF1

SATA1SATA3

SATA2

SATA6

SATA4

SATA5

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

EATX12V

LGA775

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

EPU

Intel

ICH10R

Intel

P43

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

KBMS

USB56

SPDIF_O1

LAN1_USB12

F_USB34

AUDIO

CLRTC OV_NB

USBPW7-10 USBPW1112

OV_CPU

PS2_USBPW56

USBPW1-4

22.4cm (8.8in)

30.5cm(12.0in)

2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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Refer to

2.7 Connectors

internal connectors.

for more information about rear panel connectors and

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2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots/Connectors/Jumpers Page

1. PCI slots

2. PCI Express x1 slots

3. PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

5. OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB)

6. USBPW7-10, USBPW1112

9. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)

10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112)

11. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

12. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

13. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

14. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

15. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card)

16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

17. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

18. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

19. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

20. ASUS Q-Connector (system panel

CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin

USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, PS2_USBPW56,

Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

2-19

2-20

2-21

2-22

2-24

2-25

2-26

2-27

2-28

2-29

2-30

2-31

2-32

2-33

2-34

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium 4 Processors.

• Make sure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• If installing a dual-core CPU, connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN1 connector to ensure system stability.

• Due to the chipset limitation, we recommend you use FSB 800MHz CPU or

above.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.

• Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return

Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes

with the cap on the LGA775 socket.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

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2.3.1 Installing the CPU

P5QL-E

P5QL-E CPU socket 775

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

2. Press the load lever with your thumb

Retention tab

(A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb

Load lever

PnP cap

Load plate

and forenger to a 100º angle (4A),

then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (4B).

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5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the

socket then t the socket alignment

key into the CPU notch.

CPU notch

The CPU ts in only one correct

orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

6. Apply several drops of thermal paste to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.

Som e heatsinks come with pre -applied thermal paste. I f so, skip this step.

The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help.

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

To prevent contaminating the paste, DO NOT spread the paste with your nger

directly.

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7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

•

When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, make sure that you use only Intel®-certied multi-directional heatsink and fan.

•

Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.

•

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.

If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, ensure that the Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the

four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.

2. Push down two fasteners at a time in

a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place.

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3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled

P5QL-E

P5QL-E CPU fan connector

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU_FAN.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan

To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.

2. Rotate each fastener

counterclockwise.

3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the

heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

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2.4 System memory

P5QL-E

240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

Channel Sockets

Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2

Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2

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2.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

Recommended Memory Congurations

Mode

Single-Channel

Dual-channel (1)

Dual-channel (2)

• You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then

mapped for single-channel operation.

• It is recommended to install the memory module from the yellow slots for better overclocking capability.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

• If you install four 1 GB memory modules, the system may only recognize less

than 3GB because the address space is reserved for other critical functions. This limitation appears on Windows® XP/Vista 32-bit operation system which does not support Physical Address Extension (PAE).

• If you install Windows less than 3GB is recommended.

DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2

Populated – – –

– – Populated –

Populated – Populated –

Populated Populated Populated Populated

Sockets

XP/Vista 32-bit operation system, a total memory of

• This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips.

• Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard can only support up to 16 GB on the operating systems listed below. You may install a maximum of 4 GB DIMMs on each slot.

64-bit

Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its SPD. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value. To operate at the vendor-marked or at a higher frequency, see section 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu for manual memory frequency adjustment.

• The memory modules may require a better cooling system to work stably under full loading (4 DIMMs) or overclocking setting.

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P5QL-E Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)

DDR2-1066 MHz capability

Size Vendor Part No.

512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package •

512MB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 Elpida SS E5108AJBG-1J-E • • •

512MB Kingston KHX8500D2K2/1GN Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • • •

1G Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G Elpida DS E5108AJBG-1J-E • • •

1G Kingston KHX8500D2/1G Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-19F-C Qimonda DS HYB18T512800CF19FFSS24313 • • •

1G Kingmax KLED48F-A8K15 Kingmax DS KKA8FFIXF-JFS-18A •

1G Transcend TX1066QLJ-2GK1GB Transced DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

1G GEIL GB22GB8500C5DC GEIL SS GL2L128M88BA25AB • • •

1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC GEIL SS GL2L128M88BA25AB • • •

1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

1G GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •

1G AENEON AXT760UD00-19DC97X AENEON DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

Chip Brand

SS/ DS

Chip No.

DIMM support

A B C

DDR2-800 MHz capability

Size Vendor Part No. Chip Brand

1G Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

512MB Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package • • •

512MB Kingston KVR800D2N5/512 Promos SS V59C1512804QCF25SY032406PECPA • • •

512MB Kingston KVR800D2N6/512 Elpida SS E5108AJBG-8E-E • • •

1G Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G Elpida DS E5108AJBG-8E-E •

1G Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G Elpida DS E5108AJBG-8E-E • • •

2G Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G Elpida DS E1108ACBG-8E-E • • •

4G Kingston N/A Elpida DS E2108ABSE-8G-E • • •

512MB Samsung M378T6553GZS-CF7 Samsung SS K4T51083QG-HCF7 • • •

1G Samsung M378T2863QZS-CF7 Samsung SS K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 • • •

1G Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 Samsung DS K4T51083QG-HCF7 • •

2G Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 Samsung DS K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 • • •

512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-2.5-B2 Qimonda SS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 • • •

1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-2.5-B2 Qimonda DS HYB18T512800B2F25FSS28380 • •

1G Corsair XMS2-6400 Corsair DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

512MB HY HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB Hynix SS HY5PS12821CFP-S5 • • •

1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFPS5 • • •

512MB Kingmax KLDC28F-A8KI5 Kingmax SS KKA8FF1XF-JFS-25A • • •

1G Kingmax KLDD48F-A8K15 Kingmax DS KKA8FFIXF-HFS-25A • •

512MB Apacer 78.91G91.9K5 Apacer SS AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C • • •

1G Apacer 78.01GA0.9K5 Apacer SS AM4B5808CQJS8E0749D • • •

2G Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0740E • • •

2G Apacer 78.A1GA0.9K4 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS8E0747D •

512MB Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J512MB Micron SS 7HD22 D9GMH • • •

512MB Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J512MB Transcend SS Heat-Sink Package • • •

1G Transcend 505485-1034 Transcend DS TQ123PJF8F0801 • • •

512MB ADATA M2OAD6G3H3160Q1E58 ADATA SS AD29608A8A-25EG80812 • • •

512MB VDATA M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 VDATA SS VD29608A8A-25EG20813 • • •

1G VDATA M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 VDATA DS VD29608A8A-25EG80813 • • •

1G PSC AL7E8F73C-8E1 PSC SS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E • • •

2G PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 PSC DS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E • • •

1G GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC GEIL DS GL2L64M088BA30EB • • •

1G GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC GEIL DS GL2L64M088BA30EB • •

1G GEIL GX22GB6400DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

SS/ DS

Chip No.

DIMM support

A B C

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DDR2-800 MHz capability

Size Vendor Part No. Chip Brand

1G GEIL GE22GB800C4DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G GEIL GE24GB800C4QC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G GEIL GX22GB6400UDC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G GEIL GE22GB800C5DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G GEIL GE24GB800C5QC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G GEIL GB24GB6400C4DC GEIL DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • • • 2G GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC GEIL DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • • • 2G GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC GEIL DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • • • 2G GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC GEIL DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • • 2G GEIL GX22GB6400LX GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G GEIL GE28GB800C5QC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G GEIL GE28GB800C4QC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G GEIL GX22GB6400CUSC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • 2G GEIL GE24GB800C4DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G Super Talent T800UB1GC4 Super Talent DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 1G G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 4G G.SKILL F2-6400CL5Q-16GNQ G.SKILL DS Heat-Sink Package • 1G OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • 1G OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • • 2G OCZ OCZ2P8004GK OCZ DS Heat-Sink Package • • 1G Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C Elixir DS N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV • • • 1G AENEON AET760UD00-25DB97X AENEON DS AET93R25DB 0640 • • • 512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-805EP takeMS SS MS18T51280-2.5P0710 • • • 1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-805EP takeMS DS MS18T51280-2.5P0716 • • • 2G ASINT SLZ2128M8-JGE ASINT DS DDRII1208-GE 8115 • • •

SS/ DS

Chip No.

DIMM support

A B C

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DDR2-667 MHz capability

Size Vendor Chip No. ChipBrand

512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Hynix SS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 • • •

1G Kingston

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G Micron DS 7RE22 D9HNL • • •

512MB Qimonda HYS64T64000EU-3S-B2 Qimonda SS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 • • •

1G Qimonda HYS64T128020EU-3S-B2 Qimonda DS HYB18T512B00B2F3SFSS28171 • • •

512MB Corsair VS512MB667D2 Corsair SS 64M8CFEGPS0900647 • • •

1G Corsair VS1GB667D2 Corsair DS MID095D62864M8CEC • • •

Corsair XMS2-5400

1G HY HYMP512U64CP8-Y5 AB Hynix DS HY5PS12521CFP-Y5 • • •

512MB Kingmax KLCC28F-A8KB5 Kingmax SS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • • •

1G Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 Kingmax DS KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • •

512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC Apacer SS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B • • •

512MB Apacer AU512E667C5KBGC Apacer SS AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F • • •

512MB Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 Apacer SS AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C • •

1G Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 Apacer SS AM4B5808CQJS7E0751C • • •

1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC Apacer DS AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • • •

1G Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC Apacer DS AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B •

2G Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 Apacer DS AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B • • •

1G Transcend 506010-4894 Elpida DS E5108AJBG-6E-E • • •

512MB ADATA M2OAD5G3H3160Q1C52 ADATA SS AD29608A8A-3EG20813 • • •

1G ADATA M2OAD5G314170Q1C58 ADATA DS AD29608A8A-3EG80814 • • •

2G ADATA M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 ADATA DS AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • • •

512MB PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 PSC SS A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 • • •

1G PSC AL7E8E63J-6E1 PSC DS A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 • •

1G PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 PSC SS A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J • • •

2G PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1 PSC DS A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 • • •

12MB Nanya NT512T64U88A1BY-3C Nanya SS NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • •

1G Nanya NT1GT64U8HB0BY-3C Nanya DS NT5TU64M8BE-3C72155700CP • • •

1G GEIL GX21GB5300SX GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

2G GEIL GX22GB5300LX GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • •

2G GEIL GX24GB5300LDC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • • •

1G Super Talent T667UB1GV Super Talent DS PG 64M8-800 0750 • • •

512MB Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP PSC SS A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY • • •

1G ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HA2B-3C ELIXIR DS M2TU51280AE-3C717095R28F • • •

1G ELIXIR M2Y1G64TU8HBOB-3C ELIXIR DS N2TU51280BE-3C639009W1CF • • •

1G Leadmax LRMP512U64A8-Y5 Hynix DS HY5PS12821CFP-Y5 C 702AA • • •

512MB TAKEMS TMS51B264C081-665AP takeMS SS MS18T51280-3S0627D • • •

1G TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE takeMS DS MS18T51280-3SEA07100 • • •

1G ASINT SLY2128M8-J6E ASINT SS DDRII1208-6E 8115 • • •

512MB KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz KINGBOX SS EPD264082200-4 • • •

KVR667D2N5/1G Hynix

Corsair DS

SS/ DS

Part No.

HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 •

Heat-Sink Package

DIMM support

A B C

• •

•

SS - Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support:

A - Supports one module inserted into either slot, in Single-channel memory conguration.

B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into either Channel A or Channel B as one pair of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

C - Supports four modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL.

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2.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMM

Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

Unlocked retaining clip

A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. DO NOT

force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

DDR2 DIMM notch

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the

socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Locked Retaining Clip

2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM

Follow these steps to remove a DIMM.

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

Support the DIMM lightly with your ngers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it ips out with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure it by adjusting the software settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share

IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conicts will

arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 – Redirect to IRQ#9

3 11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

4 12 Communications Port (COM1)*

5 13 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

6 14 Floppy disk controller

7 15 Reserve

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9 4 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

10 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

11 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering*

12 7 PS/2 compatible mouse port*

13 8 Numeric data processor

14 9 SATA Primary IDE (legacy mode)

15 10 SATA Secondary IDE (legacy mode)

* These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.

IRQ assignments for this motherboard

A B C D E F G H

PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – – PCI slot 3 LAN (L1E) – shared – – – – – – PCIe Storage Controller shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x1_1 shared – – – – – – – PCIe x1_2 – shared – – – – – – USB controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB controller 2 – – – shared – – – – USB controller 3 – – shared – – – – – USB controller 4 shared – – – – – – – USB controller 5 – – – – – shared – – USB controller 6 – – shared – – – – – USB 2.0 controller 1 – – – – – – – shared USB 2.0 controller 2 – – shared – – – – – SATA controller 1 – – – shared – – – – SATA controller 2 – – – shared – – – – 1394 controller – – – shared – – –

—

–

shared – – – – –

–

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2.5.4 PCI slots

The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other

cards that comply with PCI specications. Refer to the gure below for the location

of the slots.

2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots

This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other

cards that comply with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for

the location of the slots.

2.5.6 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

This motherboard has one PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots that support PCI Express x

16 2.0 graphic cards complying with the PCI Express specications. Refer to the gure below for the location of the slot.

PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot

PCI Express x1 slot 1

PCI Express x1 slot 2

PCI slot 1

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PCI slot 2

PCI slot 3

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2.6 Jumpers

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Clear RTC RAM

1 2 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery.

• You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

• Due to the chipset limitation, AC power off is required prior using C.P.R. function. You must turn off and on the power supply or unplug and plug the power cord before reboot the system.

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2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E CPU/Northbridge overvoltage setting

1 2 2 3

Enable OV Normal

(Default)

OV_CPU

1 2 2 3

Enable OV Normal

(Default)

OV_NB

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the advanced CPU / Northbridge overvoltage feature.

OV_CPU OV_NB

Pins 2-3 (Default) up to 1.70V up to 1.91V

Pins 1-2 (OV Enabled) up to 2.10V up to 2.21V

• Before you change the jumper settings for extra-high overvoltage ability, use the BIOS items introduced in

4.4 AI Tweaker

CPU and Northbridge performance. Make sure your system function well under the highest BIOS voltage settings before you change the setting of these two jumpers.

• Refer to

4.4 AI Tweaker

for more information about CPU and Northbridge

overvoltage settings.

• DO NOT set the OV_CPU jumper to pins 1-2 when you install a new CPU

and have not booted for the rst time. Doing so may cause the system to

halt. For system failure due to the wrong setting of the OV_CPU jumper, shut down the computer and move the cap back to pins 2-3.

• The system may need a better cooling system (for example, a water-cooling system) to work stably under high voltage settings.

rst to adjust the desired

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3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, PS2_USBPW56, USBPW7-10,

P5QL-E

P5QL-E USB device wake-up

21 2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW7-10

USBPW1112

21 2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

PS2_USBPW56

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW1-4

USBPW1112)

Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes.

The USBPW1-4/PS2_USBPW56 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW7-10/USBPW1112 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports.

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide

500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system will

not power up.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

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2.7 Connectors

111315 12 10

1 32 654 7 8 9

16 14

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green).

2. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port.

This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

This port connects an external audio output device

via a coaxial S/PDIF cable.

3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

4. IEEE 1394a port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394a port provides high-speed

connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.

5. LAN (RJ-45) port.

This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

6. Center/Subwoofer port (orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer

speakers.

Rear Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the rear speakers on a

4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio conguration.

other audio sources.

8. Line In port (light blue).

This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

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9. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In

4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel conguration, the function of this port

becomes Front Speaker Out.

10. Microphone port (pink).

Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an

11.

This port connects a microphone.

8-channel audio conguration.

Refer to the audio conguration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration.

Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration

Port

Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In

Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer

Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Ou Rear Speaker Out

Gray – – – Side Speaker Out

Headset 2-channel

4-channel 6-channel 8-channel

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

13. E-SATA port.

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port.

This port connects a external SATA disk drive.

This port connects an external audio output device

via a Optical S/PDIF cable.

15. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6.

These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are

available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple).

This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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2.7.2 Internal connectors

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Floppy disk drive connector

FLOPPY

NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

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2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E EIDE connector

PRI_EIDE

The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE

connector, then select one of the following modes to congure your device.

Drive jumper setting

Mode of device(s)

Cable connector

Single device Cable-Select or Master - Black

Black

Black or gray

Two devices

Cable-Select

Master

Slave Gray

Master Master

Slave Slave

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices.

If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting.

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3. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E SATA connectors

GND

RSATA_TXP5

RSATA_TXN5

GND

RSATA_RXP5

RSATA_RXN5

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_TXP4

RSATA_TXN4

GND

RSATA_RXP4

RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA3

SATA4

GND

RSATA_RXN3

RSATA_RXP3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

SATA6

GND

RSATA_RXN6

RSATA_RXP6

GND

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

RSATA_TXP2

RSATA_TXN2

GND

RSATA_RXP2

RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA1

SATA2

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID

1, RAID 5, RAID 10 conguration with the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

through the onboard Intel® ICH10R RAID controller.

•

You must install the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1/RAID 5/RAID 10) is available only if you are using Windows® XP or later version.

•

These connectors are set to Standard IDE mode by default. In Standard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Congure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section 4.3.6 Storage Conguration for details.s

• Before creating a RAID set, refer to the manual bundled in the motherboard support DVD.

5.4.3 Intel® RAID congurations or

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right angle side

Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port

to avoid mechanical conict with huge

graphics cards.

When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the congure SATA as in the BIOS to

[AHCI].

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4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E USB2.0 connectors

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P12-

USB_P12+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P11-

USB_P11+

GND

USB1112

These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0

specication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

If your chassis suppots front panel USB ports, you can attach a front panel USB cable to these connectors. Connect the USB cable to ASUS Q-Connector

(USB, blue) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector

onboard.

The USB module need to be purchased separately.

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5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E IEEE 1394 connector

PIN 1

TPA2-

GND

TPB2-

+12V

GND

TPA2+

GND

TPB2+

+12V

IE1394_2

This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard!

You can attach a FireWire/1394 cable to this connector if your chassis suppots the front panel IEEE1394 port. Connect the 1394 cable to ASUS Q-Connector

(1394, red) rst, and then install the Q-Connector (1394) to the 1394 connector

onboard.

The IEEE 1394 module need to be purchased separately.

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6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin

P5QL-E

P5QL-E fan connectors

CPU_FAN

GND

CPU FAN PWR

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWM

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN2

GND +12V Rotation

Rotation

+12V

GND

CHA_FAN1

GND +12V Rotation

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Internal audio connector

Left Audio Channel

GND

Right Audio Channel

CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~6 A (72 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

Only the CPU_FAN and CHA_FAN1-2 connectors support the ASUS Fan Xpert feature.

7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)

This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card.

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8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Chassis intrusion connector

+5VSB_MB

Chassis Signal

GND

CHASSIS

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Digital audio connector

SPDIF_OUT

+5V

SPDIFOUT

GND

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector. The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced. The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event.

By default , the pin labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature.

9. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT for ASUS HDMI VGA card)

This connector is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port(s). If you are using an ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card, connect the HDMI card to this connector with a S/PDIF Out cable.

The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are purchased separately.

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10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Analog front panel connector

AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT1 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

P5QL-E

P5QL-E Serial port2(COM1) connector

PIN 1

COM1

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

•

We recommend that you connect a high-denition front panel audio

module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-denition audio

capability.

If you want to connect a high-denition front panel audio module to this

•

connector, make sure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an AC' 97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. Refer to page 4-27 for details.

11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1)

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port module cable is purchased separately.

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12. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 8-pin EATX12V)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E ATX power connectors

EATXPWR

PIN 1

+3 Volts

-12 Volts GND

PSON#

GND GND GND

-5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts +3 Volts GND +5 Volts GND +5 Volts GND Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts

EATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

GND

These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• Make sure to remove the cap on the EATX12V connector before connecting an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug.

• Use only an 8-pin EPS +12V power plug for the EATX12V connector.

•

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 (or later version)

and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin/8pin EATX12V power plug; otherwise,

the system will not boot.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when

conguring a system with more power-consuming devices. The system

may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus.com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator. aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details.

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13. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)

P5QL-E

P5QL-E System panel connector

PIN 1

* Requires an ATX power supply

PLED SPEAKER

PLED+

PLED-

+5V

Ground

Speaker

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

PWR

Ground

Reset

Ground

PANEL

IDE_LED PWRSW RESET

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

•

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. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

•

Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity

LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes when data is

read from or written to the HDD.

•

System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

•

ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

•

Reset button (2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

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ASUS Q-Connector (system panel)

You can use the ASUS Q-Connector to connect/disconnect chassis front panel cables in a few steps. Refer to the instructions below to install the ASUS QConnector.

1. Connect the front panel cables to the ASUS Q-Connector.

Refer to the labels on the Q-Connector

to know the detailed pin denitions, then

match them to the respective front panel cable labels.

2. Install the ASUS Q-Connector to the system panel connector, making sure the orientation matches the labels on the motherboard.

3. The front panel functions are now enabled.

The gure shows the Q-Connector properly

installed on the motherboard.

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

Powering up

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Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer .............................................................

3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain)

c. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are

running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Turning off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® XP:

1. Click the

2. Click the

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows

button then select

Start

Turn Off

button to shut down the computer.

Turn Off Computer

shuts down.

If you are using Windows® Vista™:

1. Click the

2. The power supply should turn off after Windows

button then select

Start

ShutDown

shuts down.

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section

4.6 Power Menu

Chapter 4 for details.

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up

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

Chapter 3: BIOS setup

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