Asus P5QPL-AM User Manual

P5QPL-AM

Motherboard

E4548

First Edition V1 March 2009

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Contents

Notices ......................................................................................................... vi

Safety information ..................................................................................... vii

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

P5QPL-AM specications summary ......................................................... ix

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 Innovative ASUS features ...............................................

1.4 Before you proceed .....................................................................

1.5 Motherboard overview .................................................................

1.5.1 Placement direction ........................................................

1.5.2 Screw holes ....................................................................

1.5.3 Motherboard layout .........................................................

1.5.4 Layout contents ...............................................................

1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...................................................

1.6.1 Installing the CPU ...........................................................

1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ..............................

1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ..........................

1.7 System memory .........................................................................

1.7.1 Overview .......................................................................

1.7.2 Memory congurations ..................................................

1.7.3 Installing a DIMM ..........................................................

1.7.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................

1.8 Expansion slots ..........................................................................

1.8.1 Installing an expansion card .........................................

1.8.2 Conguring an expansion card .....................................

1.8.3 PCI slots ........................................................................

1.8.4 PCI Express x1 slot .......................................................

1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot .....................................................

1.9 Jumpers ......................................................................................

1.10 Connectors .................................................................................

1.10.1 Rear panel connectors ..................................................

1.10.2 Internal connectors .......................................................

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1.11 Software support ........................................................................ 1-29

1.11.1 Installing an operating system ......................................

1.11.2 Support DVD information ..............................................

Chapter 2: BIOS information

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

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

2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........................................................

2.2.2 Menu bar .........................................................................

2.2.3 Navigation keys ...............................................................

2.2.4 Menu items .....................................................................

2.2.5 Submenu items ...............................................................

2.2.6 Conguration elds .........................................................

2.2.7 Pop-up window ...............................................................

2.2.8 Scroll bar .........................................................................

2.2.9 General help ...................................................................

2.3 Main menu ....................................................................................

2.3.1 System Time ...................................................................

2.3.2 System Date ...................................................................

2.3.3 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1~4 ..............................

2.3.4 Storage Conguration .....................................................

2.3.5 System Information .........................................................

2.4 Advanced menu ...........................................................................

2.4.1 JumperFree Conguration ..............................................

2.4.2 CPU Conguration .........................................................

2.4.3 Chipset ..........................................................................

2.4.4 Onboard Devices Conguration ....................................

2.4.5 USB Conguration ........................................................

2.4.6 PCI PnP ........................................................................

2.5 Power menu ................................................................................

2.5.1 Suspend Mode ..............................................................

2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........................................................

2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support .......................................................

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2.5.4 APM Conguration ........................................................ 2-15

2.5.5 Hardware Monitor .........................................................

2.6 Boot menu ..................................................................................

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ......................................................

2.6.2 Boot Settings Conguration ..........................................

2.6.3 Security .........................................................................

2.7 Tools menu .................................................................................

2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ..........................................................

2.7.2 AI NET 2

2.8 Exit menu ....................................................................................

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Notices

ASUS 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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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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>

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P5QPL-AM specications summary

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

Chipset Northbridge: Intel® G41

Front Side Bus 1333/1066/800 MHz

Memory Dual channel memory architecture

Graphics Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel® GMA X4500)

Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16 slot

Storage Southbridge Intel® ICH7 supports:

LAN Atheros L1E Gigabit LAN

Audio ALC887 High Denition Audio 6-channel CODEC

USB Max. 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports at mid-board, 4 ports

ASUS Overclocking Features

Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU

Refer to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list.

Southbridge: Intel® ICH7

- 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 1066(overclocking) /800/667 MHz DDR2 memory modules

- Supports up to 8GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualied Vendors Lists). ** When you install a total memory of 4GB capacity or more, Windows® 32-bit operating system may only recognize less than 3GB. We recommend a maximum of 3GB system memory if you are using a Windows® 32-bit operating system.

integrated Supports D-Sub with max. resolution of 2048 x 1536 x 32 Bpp

Horizontal: 115KHz, Vertical: 75Hz

1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

- 1 x UltraDMA 100 hard disk drive

- 4 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s ports

- Supports Jack-detect and Multi-streaming technologies

- Supports S/PDIF out interface

at back panel)

SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection):

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

Overclocking Protection:

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

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ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

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

Internal I/O Connectors 2 x USB 2.0 connectors supports additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

BIOS features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM 2.0,

Support DVD Contents Drivers

Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable

Form factor MicroATX form factor: 9.6 in x 7.6 in (24.4 cm x 19.3 cm)

ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 AI NET 2 ASUS Turbo Key

1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x COM port 1 x LPT port 1 x VGA port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 6-channel audio I/O ports

1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x High denition front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Internal speaker connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x S/PDIF output connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

ACPI v2.0a, SM BIOS v2.5

ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)

1 x UltraDMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x I/O shield User Manual

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1 Product introduction

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QPL-AM 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 P5QPL-AM motherboard

Cables 1 x Serial ATA cable

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

Accessories 1 x I/O shield

Application DVD ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation User Manual

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

1.3 Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU

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support

This motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors, which are excellent for multitasking,

multimedia, and enthusiastic gamers with 1333/ 1066/ 800 MHz FSB.

This motherboard also supports Intel® CPUs in the 45nm manufacturing process.

The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066(overclocking)/800/667 architecture, 1333/1066/800 Front Side Bus (FSB), PCIe 1.1, and multi-core CPUs.

It provides digital home entertainment of full 1080p high-denition video

playback, including Blu-ray disc movies, with the next-generation Intel Graphics Media Acceleratior X4500. The Intel® G41 Express Chipset

delivers optimized 3D graphics performance and support for Microsoft

DirectX10. Shader Model 4.0 and OpenGL 2.1. It especially includes Intel® Fast Memory Access technology the signicantly optimized the use of available memory bandwith and reduces the latency of the memory accesses.

6-channel High Denition Audio

The onboard 6-channel ALC887 High Denition Audio CODEC enables

high-quality audio that automatically detects peripherals plugged into the audio I/O jacks. ALC887 also supports the Windows® Vista Premium OS.

Gigabit LAN solution

The onboard LAN controller is a highly integrated Gb LAN controller. It is

enhanced with an ACPI management function to provide efcient power

management for advanced operating systems.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

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

3Gb/s storage specications, delivering enhanced scalability and

doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data saving and retrieval.

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to convert your favorite photo into a 256-color boot logo for a more colorful and vivid image on your screen.

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto-recovery tool that allows you to

restore a corrupted BIOS le using the bundled support DVD or USB disk that contains the latest BIOS le.

ASUS EZ Flash 2

ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.

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ASUS Q-Fan

ASUS Q-Fan technology intelligently adjusts CPU fan speeds according

to system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.

ASUS AI NET2

ASUS AI NET2 remotely detects the cable connection immediately after you turn on the system and any faulty cable connections are reported back up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy.

Turbo Key

ASUS Turbo Key allows you to turn the PC power button into a physical overclocking button. After the easy setup, Turbo Key can boost performances without interrupting ongoing work or games—with just one touch!

C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)

The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. 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 parameters to their default settings.

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/packaging to safeguard consumers’ health while minimizing the

impact on the environment.

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1.4 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, ensure that 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, or components.

Onboard LED

The 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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1.5 Motherboard overview

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

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

1.5.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, ensure 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.

1.5.2 Screw holes

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.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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1.5.3 Motherboard layout

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1.5.4 Layout contents

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

1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) 1-21 9. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 1-20

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

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, 3-pin USBPW5-8)

4. LGA775 CPU socket 1-7 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin

5. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-26 13. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin

6. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-12 14. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 1-25

7. IDE connector (40-pin PRI_IDE) 1-24 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin

8. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) 1-23 16. Standby power LED (SB_PWR) 1-4

1-25 10. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-23

1-21 11. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56 and

USB78)

F_PANEL)

SPDIF_OUT)

AAFP)

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1.6 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® dual-core / Celeron® dual-core / Celeron® processors.

Unplug all power cables 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.

The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology.

1.6.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

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

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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (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.

Retention tab

Load lever

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the

arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and

forenger to a 100º angle (4A), then

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

5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the

bottom-left corner of the socket then t

the socket alignment key into the CPU notch.

PnP cap

Load plate

CPU notch

Gold triangle mark

Alignment key

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