Asus P5QL-VM DO User Manual

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P5QL-VM DO

Motherboard

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E4726

First Edition V1

June 2009

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Contents

Notices .......................................................................................................... v

Safety information ...................................................................................... vi

About this guide ........................................................................................ vii

P5QL-VM DO specications summary ................................................... viii

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 1-2

1.2.1 Motherboard layout ......................................................... 1-2

1.2.2 Layout contents ............................................................... 1-2

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 1-3

1.4 System memory ........................................................................... 1-3

1.4.1 Overview ......................................................................... 1-3

1.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................... 1-4

1.5 Expansion slots ............................................................................ 1-8

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card ........................................... 1-8

1.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ....................................... 1-8

1.5.3 PCI slots .......................................................................... 1-8

1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot ....................................................... 1-8

1.6 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 1-9

1.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 1-10

1.7.1 Rear panel ports ........................................................... 1-10

1.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 1-12

1.8 Software support ........................................................................ 1-18

1.8.1 Installing an operating system ...................................... 1-18

1.8.2 Support DVD information .............................................. 1-18

Chapter 2: BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 2-1

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 2-2

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 2-3

2.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 2-4

2.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 2-4

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Contents

2.3.1 System Time ................................................................... 2-4

2.3.2 System Date .................................................................. 2-4

2.3.3 SATA 1-6 ......................................................................... 2-5

2.3.4 Storage Conguration ..................................................... 2-5

2.3.5 System Information ......................................................... 2-6

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu .......................................................................... 2-6

2.5 Advanced menu ........................................................................... 2-8

2.5.1 CPU Conguration .......................................................... 2-8

2.5.2 Chipset ............................................................................ 2-9

2.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .....................................2-11

2.5.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 2-12

2.5.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 2-13

2.5.6 TPM Conguration ........................................................ 2-13

2.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 2-14

2.6.1 Suspend Mode ............................................................. 2-14

2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ....................................... 2-14

2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ......................................................... 2-14

2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support ...................................................... 2-14

2.6.5 APM Conguration ........................................................ 2-14

2.6.6 HW Monitor Conguration ............................................. 2-15

2.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 2-16

2.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 2-16

2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 2-16

2.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 2-17

2.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 2-18

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ......................................................................... 2-18

2.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 2-18

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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:

• This device may not cause harmful interference, and

• 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

• 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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm

DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet

before relocating the system.

•

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.

•

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

•

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

• Ensure 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.

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

technician or your retailer.

• The optical S/PDIF is an optional component (may or may not be included in your

motherboard) and is dened as a CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.

INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION, AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM.

• Never dispose of the battery in re. It could explode and release harmful substances into

the environment.

• Never dispose of the battery with your regular household waste. Take it to a hazardous

material collection point.

• Never replace the battery with an incorrect battery type.

Operation safety

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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.

• RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE.

• DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE ABOVE BATTERY-RELATED INSTRUCTIONS.

This motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5℃ (14℉) and 40℃ (104℉).

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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: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS setup menus.

Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Conventions used in this guide

To ensure 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.

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.

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.

Typography

Bol d te xt 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>

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P5QL-VM DO specications summary

CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Exreme

Chipset Northbridge: Intel® B43

Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

Graphics Integrated Intel® X4500 HD

Expansion slots 1 x PCIe x 16 slot

Storage 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s connectors

Audio VIA VT 1705 High Denition Audio 6-channel CODEC

USB Supports up to 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board,

LAN Intel® 82567LF Gigabit LAN Phy controller

ASUS special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

Back panel I/O ports 1 x PS/2 Keyboard port

/ Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core /

Celeron® processors Support Intel® 45nm Multi-core CPU

Southbridge: Intel® ICH10D

4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667 MHz memory module Supports up to 16GB system memory

** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended if you are using a Windows

32-bit operating system.

D-SUB Max. resolution: 2048 x 1536 x32Bpp @75Hz DVI Max. resolution: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

3 x PCI slots

Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technology

6 ports at the back panel)

ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2

1 x PS/2 Mouse port

1 x COM port 1 x RJ45 port 1 x VGA port 1 x DVI port

1 x ME switch

6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports

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P5QL-VM DO specications summary

Internal I/O connectors 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional

BIOS 2 x 16Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0,

Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables

Support DVD Drivers

Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4cm x 22.9cm)

4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6 x SATA connectors

1 x LPT connector 1 x COM connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Power fan connector 1 x High Denition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x CD audio-in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM connector

1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI2.0a

1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual

ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Intel® IT Director Anti-Virus software (OEM version)

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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Chapter 1

SB_PWR

Standby Power Powered Off

OFF

P5QL-VM DO

P5QL-VM DO Onboard LED

Product introduction

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QL-VM DO motherboard! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in

your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories.

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

1.1 Before you proceed

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.

• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, 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, switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components.

Onboard LED

This motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you must 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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1.2 Motherboard overview

P5QL-VM DO

PCIEX16

PCI3

PCI2

PCI1

LPT

USB910 USB78

F_PANEL

AAFP

ATX12V

EATXPWR

CPU_FAN

COM2

PWR_FAN

CHA_FAN

Intel

B43

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

Super

I/O

AUDIO

SERVICE_MODE2

ICS

9LPRS916

VIA

VT1705

Intel

82567LF

KBMS

16Mb BIOS

SB_PWR

KBPWR

USBPW7-10

CLRTC

CHASSIS

22.9cm(9.0in)

24.4cm(9.6in)

LGA775

Intel

ICH10D

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)

DVI_VGA

LAN1_USB12

USB3-6

SATA1SATA3SATA5 SATA2SATA4SATA6

COM1

TPM

321 524

910111213141617 15

1.2.1 Motherboard layout

Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis.

Place six 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.

1.2.2 Layout contents

Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page

1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-10 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) 1-15

2. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors

(4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

3. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin

ATX12V)

4. Intel CPU socket 1-3 13. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10) 1-10

5. DDR2 DIMM sockets 1-3 14. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) 1-15

6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 1-16 15. Onboard LED 1-1

7. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-9 16. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-16

8. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 1-17 17. Optical drive audio in connector (4-pin CD) 1-12

9. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) 1-12

1-13 11. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 1-17

1-14 12. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910) 1-13

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1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

P5QL-VM DO

P5QL-VM DO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_B2

This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™

2 Quad / Core™2 Exreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron

processors.

Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure 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.

This motherboard supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST).

1.4 System memory

1.4.1 Overview

This motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 DIMM has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM socket. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

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1.4.2 Memory congurations

You may install a 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMM into the

DIMM socket.

• 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.

• For dual-channel conguration, you can:

- install two identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1; or

- install four identical DIMMs in all four slots; or

- install one identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow slots) and

another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black slots).

• Due to the memory address limitation on the 32-bit Windows® OS, when you install

4GB or more memory on the motherboard, the actual usable memory for the OS can be about 3GB or less. For effective use of memory, we recommend that you do either of the following:

- Install a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a 32-bit Windows

OS.

- Use a 64-bit Windows® OS if you want to install 4GB or more memory on the

motherboard.

• This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabits (Mb) chips or less.

• This motherboard supports up to 16GB on Windowsindows® XP Professional x64 and

Windows® Vista x64 editions. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot.. You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot.

• The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect (SPD), which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module. Under the default state, some memory modules for overclocking may operate at a lower frequency than the vendor-marked value.

• For system stability, use a more efcient cooling system to support a full memory load (4

DIMMs) or overclocking conditions.

P5Q-VM DO Motherboard Qualied Vendors List (QVL)

DDR2-800MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

A-Data AD2800E001G0U 2048MB(Kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 2.0~2.1V • • •

A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 1024MB DS VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG80813 • •

A-Data AD2800002GMU 2048MB DS Hynix Heat-Sink Package • • •

A-Data AD2800E002GOU 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 1.9~2.1V • • •

Apacer 78.91G91.9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS8E0751C 5 • •

Apacer 78.01GA0.9L5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808FEWS8E0909C 5 • • •

Corsair CM2X1024-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package • •

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No.

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

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Chapter 1: Product introduction1-4

Voltage

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

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Vendor Part No. Size

Corsair XMS2-6400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5DHX 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Corsair CM2X2048-6400C5 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

Crucial BL12864AL80A.8FE5(EPP) 2048MB(kit of 2) SS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • • •

Crucial BL25664AL80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • • •

Crucial BL25664AR80A.16FE5(EPP) 4096MB(kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 • • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-1GBNQ 512MB SS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package

G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ 1024MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ 2048MB DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

G.SKILL F2-6400CL6Q-16GMQ 4096MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

GEIL GB22GB6400C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • • •

GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 4 • • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL GL2L64M088BA30EB 5 • • •

GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

GEIL GX22GB6400DC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 1.8V • • •

GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • •

GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 • • •

GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

GEIL GX22GB6400C4USC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 4 • •

GEIL GX22GB6400LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

GEIL GX24GB6400DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

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

Kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U 1024MB SS Kingmax KLDD48F-B8KB5

kingmax KLDE88F-B8KB5 2048MB DS kingmax KKB8FFBXF-CFA-25U • • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 512MB SS Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 6 • • •

Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN 1024M(Kit of 2) SS Kingston Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-12 2.0V • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G(low prole) 1024MB SS Kingston D1288TEFCGL25U 5 1.8V

Kingston KVR800D2N6/1G(low prole) 1024MB DS Elpida E510BAJBG-8E-E 6 1.8V • • •

Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 2.0V • • •

Kingston KVR800D2N5/2G(low prole) 2048MB DS Kingston D1288TPFCGL25U 5 1.8V • • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/2G(low prole) 2048MB DS Elpida E8105ACBG-8E-E 6 1.8V • • •

Kingston KVR800D2N6/4G 4096MB DS Elpida E2108ABSE-8G-E 6 1.8V • • •

Micron MT16HTF25664AY-800G1 2048MB DS Micron 8AG27 D9JWB 6-6-6-12 • • •

OCZ OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-5-5-15 2.0V • • •

OCZ OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 1.9

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No.

SN:8151030036642

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

5-5-5-15 • • •

Voltage

- 2.1 V

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

• • •

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DDR2-800MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

OCZ OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 2.1V • • •

OCZ OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-6-6-18 1.8V • • •

OCZ OCZ2SE8002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 1.8V • • •

OCZ OCZ2F8004GK(EPP) 2048MB DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-18 2.1V • •

OCZ OCZ2P8004GK 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-4-4-15 2.1v • • •

PSC AL7E8F73C-8E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 • •

PSC AL7E8G73F-8E1 1024MB SS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 • • •

PSC AL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0E 5 • • •

PSC AL8E8G73F-8E1 2048MB DS PSC P3R1GE3FGF850MAC19 • • •

PSC PL8E8F73C-8E1 2048MB DS PSC SHG772-AA3G 5 • • •

PSC PL8E8G73E-8E1 2048MB DS PSC XCP271A3G-A 5 • •

Qimonda HYS64T256020EU-2.5-C2 2048MB DS Qimonda HY818T1G800C2F-2.5 5 • • •

Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 512MB SS Qimonda M378T6553GZS-CF7 6 • •

Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 1024MB SS Qimonda M378T2863QZS-CF7 6 • • •

Samsung M378T2863EHS-CF7 1024MB SS Samsung K4T1G084QE • • •

Samsung K4T51083QG-HCF7 1024MB DS Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 6 • •

Samsung M378T2953GZ3-CF7 1024MB DS Samsung K4T51083QG • • •

Samsung K4T1G084QQ-HCF7 2048MB DS Samsung M37875663QZ3-CF7 6 • •

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CF7 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCF7 • • •

Super

T800UB1GC4 1024MB DS Super

Talent

Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 • • •

Transcend JM800QLU-1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ1243PCF8 5 • •

Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 5 • • •

Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 5 • •

Transcend JM800QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8 5 • •

Transcend TS256MLQ64V8U 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Talent

Chip No.

Heat-Sink Package 4 1.8V • •

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

Voltage

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

DDR2-667MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS ADATA AD20908A8A-3EG 30724 • • •

Apacer 78.91G92.9K5 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708JQJS7E0751C 5 • • •

Apacer AU 512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E06332F 5 • •

Apacer AU 512E667C5KBGC 512MB SS Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 5 • •

Apacer 78.01G9O.9K5 1024MB SS Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0751C 5 • • •

Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1024MB DS Apacer AM4B5708GQJS7E0636B • • •

Apacer AU01GE667C5KBGC 1024MB DS Apacer AM4B5708MIJS7E0627B 5 • •

Apacer AM4B5808CQJS7E0749B 2048MB DS Apacer 78.A1G9O.9K4 5 • • •

Corsair VS 512MB667D2 512MB DS Corsair MIII0052532M8CEC • •

Corsair VS1GB667D2 1024MB DS Corsair MID095D62864M8CEC • •

Corsair XMS2-5400 1024MB DS Corsair Heat-Sink Package 4 • • •

G.SKILL F2-5400PHU2-2GBNT 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL D2 64M8CCF 0815

G.SKILL F2-5300CL5D-4GBMQ 4096MB(Kit of 2) DS G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package

GEIL GX21GB5300SX 1024MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 3 • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Chip No.

C7173S

SN:8151030036559

Timing

DIMM

(BIOS)

5-5-5-15 • • •

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Voltage

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

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DDR2-667MHz capability

Vendor Part No. Size

GEIL GX22GB5300LX 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • •

GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat-Sink Package 5 • • •

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

Kingmax KLCD48F-A8KB5 1024MB DS Kingmax KKEA88B4LAUG-29DX • • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/ 512(low prole) 512MB SS Kingston D6408TR7CGL25U 5 1.8V • • •

Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G(low prole) 1024MB DS PSC E5108AJBG-8E-E 5 1.8V

Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G(low prole) 2048MB DS Elpida E1108ACBG-8E-E 5 1.8V • • •

Micron MT8HTF12864AY-667E1 1024MB SS Micron D9HNL 7ZE17 5 • •

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A00 5 • • •

PSC AL7E8F73C-6E1 1024MB SS PSC A3R1GE3CFF734MAA0J 5 • • •

PSC AL6E8E63J-6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 • • •

PSC AL8E8F73C-6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 • • •

Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CE6 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCE6 • • •

Super

T667UB1GV 1024MB DS Super

Talent

Transcend JM667QLU-1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ243PCF8T0838 5 • •

Transcend JM667QLJ-1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG-6E-E 5 • • •

Transcend JM667QLU-2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF8T0834 5 • • •

Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP 512MB SS PSC A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY 5 • • •

SS/DSChip

Brand

Talent

Chip No.

PG 64M8-800 0750 5 1.8V • • •

Timing

DIMM (BIOS)

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

• A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.

• B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow or black slots as one

pair of Dual-channel memory conguration.

• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of

Dual-channel memory conguration.

Voltage

DIMM Support

A* B* C*

Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL.

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1.5 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.

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

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

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

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

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to 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.

6. Replace the chassis cover.

1.5.2 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 2 for

information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card.

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.

1.5.3 PCI slots

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

that comply with the PCI specications.

1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot

This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specications.

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1.6 Jumpers

P5QL-VM DO

P5QL-VM DO Clear RTC RAM

1 2

2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear RTC

CLRTC

P5QL-VM DO

P5QL-VM DO Keyboard Power Setting

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

KBPWR

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 reenter 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 clearing the CMOS, 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 CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. Shut down and cut off the AC power, then reboot the system, the BIOS automatically resets parameter settings to default values.

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR)

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you

set this jumper to pins 2–3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key

on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar)s. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

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3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10)

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P5QL-VM DO USB Device Wake Up

2 3

+5V

(Default)

+5VSB

USBPW7-10

9 810

4 5

Set the jumper 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 (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

• 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 would not power up.

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

1.7 Connectors

1.7.1 Rear panel ports

1. PS/2 Mouse port. This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other

VGA-compatible devices.

3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN)

through a network hub. Refer to the table on the next page for the LAN port LED indicators.

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LAN port LED indications

ACT/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

ACT/LINK

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects to the tape, CD, DVD player, or other

audio sources.

5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects to a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel

and 6-channel congurations, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out.

6. Microphone port (pink). This port connects to a microphone.

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

Audio 2, 4, 6-channel conguration

Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel

Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out

Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out

Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center

7. ME Switch. Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® ME function. Push the switch to

ON/OFF labelled on the I/O Shield to enable/disable this function.

Disable Intel® ME function before updating BIOS.

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

USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

9. USB 2.0 ports 3, 4, 5, and 6. These four 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

connect to USB 2.0/1.1 devices.

10. DVI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to

output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I.

11. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.

12. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

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1.7.2 Internal connectors

SATA2

GND

RSATA_RXN2

RSATA_RXP2

GND

RSATA_TXN2

RSATA_TXP2

GND

SATA4

GND

RSATA_RXN4

RSATA_RXP4

GND

RSATA_TXN4

RSATA_TXP4

GND

SATA6

GND

RSATA_RXN6

RSATA_RXP6

GND

RSATA_TXN6

RSATA_TXP6

GND

SATA1

GND

RSATA_RXN1

RSATA_RXP1

GND

RSATA_TXN1

RSATA_TXP1

GND

SATA3

GND

RSATA_RXN3

RSATA_RXP3

GND

RSATA_TXN3

RSATA_TXP3

GND

SATA5

GND

RSATA_RXN5

RSATA_RXP5

GND

RSATA_TXN5

RSATA_TXP5

GND

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Left Audio Channel

GND

Right Audio Channel

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1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA

1.5Gb/s specication. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the

standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133).

Install the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later version before using Serial ATA.

2. Optical drive audio in 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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3. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910)

P5QL-VM DO

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PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P10-

USB_P10+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P9-

USB_P9+

GND

USB910

PIN 1

USB+5V

USB_P8-

USB_P8+

GND

USB+5V

USB_P7-

USB_P7+

GND

USB78

CPU_FAN

CPU FAN PWM

CPU FAN IN

CPU FAN PWR

GND

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PWR_FAN

GND +12V Rotation

Rotation

+12V GND

CHA_FAN

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 the USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480Mbps connection speed.

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

motherboard!

The USB 2.0 module is purchased separately.

4. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A ~ 7 A (84 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. They are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors.

Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature.

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5. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)

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EATXPWR

PIN 1

GND +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts

-5 Volts GND GND GND PSON# GND

-12 Volts +3 Volts

+3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts

+5V Standby

Power OK

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND +3 Volts +3 Volts

ATX12V

PIN 1

+12V DC

GND

These connectors are for an ATX power supply. The plugs from the power supply are

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

•

We recommend that you use an ATX 12V Specication 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with a minimum of 300W power rating. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power

plugs.

•

If you intend to use a PSU with 20-pin and 4-pin power plugs, make sure that the 20-pin power plug can provide at least 15 A on +12 V and that the PSU has a minimum power rating of 300 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is

inadequate.

• DO NOT forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will

not boot up.

• We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when conguring a

system with more power-consuming devices or when you intend to install additional 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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6. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL)

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PIN 1

PWR BTN

PLED+

PLED-

PWR

GND

IDE_LED+

IDE_LED-

Ground

Reset

F_PANEL

PWR LED

HD_LED RESET

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PIN 1

LPT

STB#

PD0

PD1

PD2

PD3

PD4

PD5

PD6

PD7

ACK#

BUSY

SLCT

AFD

ERR#

INIT#

SLIN#

GND

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 +HDLED)

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.

• Power/Soft-off button (2-pin PWRBTN)

This 2-pin 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.

7. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT

standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

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

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AAFP

PIN 1

GND

PRESENCE#

SENSE1_RETUR

SENSE2_RETUR

PORT1 L

PORT1 R

PORT2 R

SENSE_SEND

PORT2 L

HD-audio-compliant

pin definition

PIN 1

AGNDNCNC

MIC2

MICPWR

Line out_R

Line out_L

Legacy AC’97

compliant definition

P5QL-VM DO

GND

Chassis Signal

+5VSB_MB

CHASSIS

P5QL-VM DO Chassis intrusion connector

This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports

either High Denition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front

panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.

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

that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to [HD Audio]. If you want to connect an

AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, set the item to [AC97]. See page 2-11 for

details.

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

This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 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.

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10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)

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PIN 1

COM2

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P5QL-VM DO TPM Connector

PIN 1

TPM

GND

S_SMBCLIK_MAIN

F_LAD2

F_LAD1

GND

F_SERIRQ#

GND

C_PCICLK_TPM

F_FRAME#

S_PLTRST#

F_LAD3

+3V

F_LAD0

+3V

+3VSB

GND

S_PWRDWN#

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM2) is purchased separately.

11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM)

This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely

store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance

network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity.

The TPM module is purchased separately.

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1.8 Software support

1.8.1 Installing an operating system

This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the

latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.

• Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for

detailed information.

• Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions / Windows® Vista

Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability.

1.8.2 Support DVD information

The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to get all motherboard features.

To run the Support DVD

Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if the Autorun function is enabled on your computer.

The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.

Click an icon to display Support DVD/ motherboard information

Click an item to install

If the Autorun function is NOT enabled on your computer, browse the contents of the

Support DVD to locate the le ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD.

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Chapter 2

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to

restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility.

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.

• ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.

Installing ASUS Update:

1. Place the Support DVD into the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click ASUS Update.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.

Updating the BIOS:

To update the BIOS:

1. From the Windows® desktop, Click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update >

ASUS Update to launch the ASUS Update utility.

2. From the dropdown list, select either of the following methods:

Updating from the Internet

a. Select Update BIOS from the Internet, then click Next.

b. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select

then click Next.

c. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version you want to download then click Next.

The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to get all its features.

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Updating from a BIOS file

a. Select Update BIOS from a le, then click Next.

b. Locate the BIOS le from the Open window, then click Open.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process.

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based

utility.

Download the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:

1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to a USB port, then launch EZ Flash 2 in either of the following ways.

• Press <Alt> + <F2> during POST to display the following:

ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.38

FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L1605A

Current ROM

BOARD: P5Q-VM DO VER: 0211 (H:00 B:06) DATE: 06/02/2009

PATH: A:\

Update ROM

BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown

Note

[Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [V] Drive Info [Up/Down/Home/End] Move[B] Backup [Esc] Exit

• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it.

2. Press <Tab> to locate the correct le. Press <Enter>.

When the correct BIOS le is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and

automatically reboots the system when done.

• Only a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports the ASUS EZ

Flash 2 utility.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!

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2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS

le using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB ash disk that contains the updated BIOS le.

• Prepare the motherboard Support DVD or a USB ash disk containing the updated

motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1/2 connector; otherwise, the utility will not

function.

• If your display monitor is connected to the onboard DVI port, the display monitor will turn-off when CrashFree BIOS 3 starts updating your system. When the process is

nished, the display will turn back on after you restart the system.

Recovering the BIOS

To recover the BIOS:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the Support DVD or USB ash disk containing the BIOS le to the optical disk

drive or a USB port. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD

or the USB ash disk for the BIOS le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for CD-ROM...

When the BIOS le is found, the utility reads it and starts erasing the corrupted BIOS

le.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found!

Reading le “P5QLVMDO.ROM”. Completed.

Start Erasing... Start Programming...

3. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

• Only a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB.

• DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!

The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Download

the latest BIOS le from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

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2.2 BIOS setup program

Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to congure your system

using this utility. If you want to enter Setup after POST, reboot the system by doing any of the following

procedures:

• Restart using the OS standard shut-down procedure.

• Press <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> simultaneously.

• Press the reset button on the system chassis.

• Press the power button to turn the system off then back on.

Using the power button, reset button, or the <Ctrl>+<Alt>+<Del> keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause damage to your data or system. We recommend that you always shut down the system properly from the operating system.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply to most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. See section 2.9 Exit menu.

• The BIOS setup screens in this section are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS le for this motherboard.

2.3 Main menu

When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information.

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BIOS SETUP UTILITY

System Time [18:43:30]

System Date [Fri 05/01/2009]

SATA1 :[Not Detected] SATA2 :[Not Detected] SATA3 :[Not Detected] SATA4 :[Not Detected] SATA5 :[Not Detected] SATA6 :[Not Detected]

Storage Conguration

System Information

Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to

select a eld.

Use [+] or [-] to

congure system Time.

Select Screen

Select Item

Change Field

Tab Select Field

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

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2.3.3 SATA 1-6

While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information.

The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size,

LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-congurable. These items show Not Detected if no SATA device is installed in the system.

Type [Auto]

Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specically conguring a CD-ROM drive. Select

[ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Conguration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD]

LBA/Large Mode [Auto]

Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) M [Auto]

Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector

at a time. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Auto]

PIO Mode [Auto]

Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]

DMA Mode [Auto]

Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto]

SMART Monitoring [Auto]

Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]

32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]

Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.3.4 Storage Conguration

The Storage Conguration menu allows you to congure your SATA device(s). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

SATA Conguration [Enhanced]

Allows you to enable or disable SATA conguration. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced]

Configure SATA as [IDE]

Sets the conguration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Conguration options: [IDE] [AHCI]

The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to

internally optimize the order of commands.

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Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]

Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed

throuh BIOS. Conuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled]

IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35]

Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices.

Conguration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35]

2.3.5 System Information

This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS

automatically detects the items in this menu.

BIOS Information

Displays the auto-detected BIOS information

Processor

Displays the auto-detected CPU specication

System Memory

Displays the auto-detected system memory

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance.

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Congure System Performance Settings

Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

CPU VCORE Over-Voltage [Auto] FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] DRAM Voltage [Auto] SB Over Voltage [Disabled] NB Voltage [Auto]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Manual Auto

Options

Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto]

Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency.

Select either one of the preset overclocking conguration options:

Manual - Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - Loads the optimal settings for the system.

Overclock Prole - Loads the overclock prole.

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The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to

[Manual].

FSB Frequency [XXX]

Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Input the desired CPU frequency using the numeric

keypad. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side

Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.

FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization

Front Side Bus CPU External Frequency

FSB 1600 400 MHz

FSB 1333 333 MHz

FSB 1066 266 MHz

FSB 800 200 MHz

DRAM Frequency [Auto]

Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Conguration options: [Auto] [DDR2-533 MHz] [DDR2-639 MHz] [DDR2-667 MHz] [DDR2800 MHz]

The DRAM Frequency conguration options vary with the FSB Frequency item settings.

Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting.

Congure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled]

Allows you to set the DRAM timing control. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

CPU VCORE Over-Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the CPU VCore over-voltage. Conguration options: [Auto] [+50mv] [+100mv] [+150mv].

Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage. Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable.

FSB Termination Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the front side bus termination voltage. The values range from 1.20V to

1.30V with a 0.10V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

DRAM Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the DRAM voltage. The values range from 1.87V to 2.26V with a 0.13V

interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

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SB Over Voltage [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the South Bridge over voltage. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

NB Voltage [Auto]

Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage. The values range from 1.13V to 1.34V with a

0.07V interval. Press +/- to adjust the value.

2.5 Advanced menu

The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.

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Advanced Settings

CPU Conguration Chipset

Onboard Devices Conguration USB Conguration

PCIPnP

TPM Conguration

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Congure CPU.

2.5.1 CPU Conguration

The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.

The items shown in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed.

CPU Ratio Setting [Auto]

Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value. Conguration options: [Auto] [06.0] [07.0]

C1E Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled]

The Intel® Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several

systems. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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CPU TM function [Enabled]

This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Execute Disable Bit [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this

item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature ag to always return to zero (0). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The following items appear only when you set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto].

Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) Tech [Enabled]

When set to [Disabled], the CPU runs at its default speed. When set to [Enabled], the CPU

speed is controlled by the operating system.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.2 Chipset

The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

North Bridge Conguration

Memory Remap Feature [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install

64-bit operating system. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/IGD]

Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device.

Conguration options: [IGD] [PCI/IGD] [PCI/PEG] [PEG/IGD] [PEG/PCI]

IGD Graphics Mode Select [Enabled, XXMB]

Allows you to select the size of system memory used by the internal graphics device. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled, 32MB] [Enabled, 64MB] [Enabled, 128MB]

GTT Graphics Memory Size [No VT mode, 2MB]

This item is not congurable.

PAVP Function [Lite Mode]

Allows you to set the GMCH Protected Audio Video Path (PAVP) BIOS support.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Lite Mode] [Paranoid]

DVMT Memory [256MB]

Conguration options: [128MB] [256MB] [Maximum DVMT]

The [Maximum DVMT] option appears only when you install DIMM modules more than 1

GB.

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This motherboard supports Intel® DVMT 5.0 Technology whose maximum graphics memory

size in total varies with the system memory size in total and the operating system. Refer to

the following table for details.

System Memory

1GB to < 1.5GB 512MB 552MB

1GB to < 2GB 768MB 808MB

2GB to < 3GB 1024MB 1320MB

3GB to < 4GB — 1832MB

4GB and above — 1849MB

Maximum Total Graphics Memory

Windows® XP Windows® Vista™

ME Subsystem Conguration

ASF Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Alert Standard Format (ASF).

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME HECI Configuration

ME-HECI [Enabled]

When set to [Enabled], Host Embedded Communication Interface (HECI) provides

an interface for the exchange of message between the host software and the ME

rmware. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME-IDER [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the IDE Redirection interface by which the remote

management console is able to direct the client PC to boot. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

ME-KT [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], the KT function helps redirect keyboard and POST message

to the remote management console and thus facilitates the control of the client

machine through the network. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Configure Intel AMT Parameters

ME BIOS Extension [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable ME BIOS Extension. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled].

The Intel® Active Management Technology requires the Intel® AMT-enabled software. Also, the platform must be connected to a power source and an active LAN port.

MEBx Setup Prompt [Hidden]

Allows you to select to display or hide the ME BIOS Extension text during POST.

Conguration options: [Hidden] [Displayed].

POST Delay (in Seconds) [None]

Allows you to set the time delay during POST. Conguration options: [None] [1 Second] [3 Second] [Second]

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VE Subsystem Conguration

VE-VECI [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Embedded Controller Interface (VECI). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled]

Allows you to choose hide or not hide all physical Host Controllers.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration

High Denition Audio [Enabled]

Enables or disables the Azalia/AC’97 CODEC. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Front Panel Type [HD Audio]

Allows you to set the front panel audio connector (AAFP) mode to legacy AC’97 or high-denition audio depending on the audio standard that the front panel audio module supports. Conguration options: [AC97] [HD Audio]

Intel Onboard LAN Controller [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN controller.

Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

Intel LAN Boot ROM [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller. This item appears only when the Intel Onboard LAN Controller item is set to Enabled.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]

Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3]

Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3]

Serial Port2 Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the serial port2 mode. Conguration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR]

Parallel Port Address [378]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC]

Parallel Port Mode [Normal]

Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.

Conguration options: [Normal] [EPP] [ECP] [EPP+ECP]

The following item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode item is set to [ECP]

ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]

Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Conguration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3]

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Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]

Conguration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7]

2.5.4 USB Conguration

The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.

USB Functions [Enabled]

Enables or disables the USB functions. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled]

Enables or disables the USB 2.0 Controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled]

BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled]

Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Legacy USB Support [Auto]

Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices, including USB ash

drives and USB hard drives. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device

is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto]

USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]

Allows you to congure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Conguration options: [FullSpeed] [HiSpeed]

The following items may only appear when a USB storage device is plugged.

USB Mass Storage Device Conguration

USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]

Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to

initialize. Conguration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec]

Emulation Type [Auto]

Allows you to set the emulation type. Conguration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM]

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2.5.5 PCI PnP

The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA

devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values

can cause the system to malfunction.

Plug and Play O/S [No]

When set to [No], BIOS congures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system congures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

2.5.6 TPM Conguration

The items in this menu allow you to set the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) features. Select

an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

The TPM Conguration item appears only when a TPM module is installed in this

motherboard.

TCG/TPM Support [Yes]

Allows you to enable or disable TCG/TPM setting. Conguration options: [Yes] [No]

The following items appear only when you set the TCG/TPM Support item to [Yes].

TPM Enable / Disable Status [No State]

The item is not congurable.

TPM Owner Status [No State]

The item is not congurable

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2.6 Power menu

The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

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Suspend Mode [Auto]

Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

APM Conguration HW Monitor Conguration

2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Conguration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto]

[S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state.

In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.

[S3 Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state (default).

In S3 sleep state, the system appears to be off and consumes less power than in the S1 state. When signaled by a wake-up device or event, the system resumes to its working state exactly where it was left off.

[Auto] - Detected by OS.

2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume.

Conguration options: [No] [Yes]

2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specications. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specic Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI

APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.5 APM Conguration

Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. Conguration options: [Power On]

[Power Off] [Last State]

Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm

Second appear with set values. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend.

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Power On By External Modems [Disabled]

This allows either settings of [Enabled] or [Disabled] for powering up the computer when the external modem receives a call while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully

running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the rst try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the

system power on.

Power On By PME Devices [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the PME to generate a wake event. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled].

Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]

Allows you to use specic keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key]

Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]

When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the

system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB

lead. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

2.6.6 HW Monitor Conguration

CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.

CPU/Chassis/Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, chassis, and power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the eld shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage or [Ignored]

The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output.

ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control

Fan Profile [Silent]

Allows you to select the fan prole. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent].

The option of “Ultra Silent” is for Intel® Core™2 processors only.

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2.7 Boot menu

The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu.

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Boot Settings

Boot Device Priority

Boot Settings Conguration

Security

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Species the Boot

Device Priority sequence.

A virtual oppy disk

drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the

rst boot device.

2.7.1 Boot Device Priority

1st ~ xxth Boot Device

These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices

installed in the system. Conguration options: [Removable Dev.] [Hard Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM ] [Disabled]

2.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration

Quick Boot [Enabled]

Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the

POST items. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Full Screen Logo [Enabled]

This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo 2™ feature.

AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]

Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current]

Bootup Num-Lock [On]

Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Conguration options: [Off] [On]

Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]

When set to Enabled, the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during

POST. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]

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2.7.3 Security

The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options.

Change Supervisor Password

Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a Supervisor Password:

1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item then press <Enter>.

2. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letters or numbers, or

both, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted. The message Password Installed appears

after you successfully set your password.

To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps in setting a supervisor password.

To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter> twice. The message Password uninstalled appears.

If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 1.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.

After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.

User Access Level [Full Access]

This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.

Conguration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access]

[No Access] - prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any eld. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected elds, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the elds in the Setup utility.

Change User Password

Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed.

To set a User Password:

1. Select the Change User Password item.

2. From the password box, type a password composed of at most six letters and/or

numbers, then press <Enter>.

3. Conrm the password when prompted.

The message Password Installed appears after you set your password successfully.

To change the user password, follow the same steps in setting a user password.

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Clear User Password

Select this item to clear the user password.

Password Check [Setup]

When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the

system. Conguration options: [Setup] [Always]

SPI Lock Support [Disabled]

Allows you to enable or disable the SPI Lock function.

Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled.]

2.8 Tools menu

Main Ai Teaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Tools Settings

ASUS EZ Flash 2

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility supports

1. FAT 12/16/32 (r/w)

2. NTFS (read only)

3. CD-DISC (read only)

ASUS EZ Flash 2

Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <OK>, a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <OK> to

conrm your choice.

2.9 Exit menu

The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

Main Ai Teaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit

Exit Options

Exit & Save Changes

Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Exit system setup after saving the changes.

F10 key can be used for this operation.

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Asus P5QL-VM DO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Notices

Safety information

About this guide

Product introduction

1.1 Before you proceed

1.2 Motherboard overview

1.2.1 Motherboard layout

1.2.2 Layout contents

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

1.4 System memory

1.4.1 Overview

1.5 Expansion slots

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

1.5.3 PCI slots

1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot

1.6 Jumpers

1.7 Connectors

1.7.1 Rear panel ports

1.7.2 Internal connectors

1.8 Software support

1.8.1 Installing an operating system

1.8.2 Support DVD information

BIOS information

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

2.1.1 ASUS Update utility

2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility

2.2 BIOS setup program

2.3 Main menu

2.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

2.3.3 SATA 1-6

2.3.5 System Information

2.4 Ai Tweaker menu

2.5 Advanced menu

2.5.2 Chipset

2.5.5 PCI PnP

2.6 Power menu

2.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto]

2.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No]

2.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled]

2.6.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]

2.7 Boot menu

2.7.1 Boot Device Priority

2.7.3 Security

2.8 Tools menu

ASUS EZ Flash 2

2.9 Exit menu