Asus P5QL-E User Manual

P5QL-E

Motherboard

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.

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.

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

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)

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

Chapter 1: Product

introduction

Chapter summary

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

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

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

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ASUS P5QL-E

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.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

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 .................................................................................

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2.1 Before you proceed

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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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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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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

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)

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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

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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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