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  • Page 1 P5QL-EM...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii P5QL-EM specifications summary ............. x Chapter 1 Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-2 Package contents ................. 1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ........... 1-4 Before you proceed ..............
  • Page 4 Chapter 2 BIOS setup Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-4 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ..............2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-7 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ............
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-35 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-36 Tools menu ................. 2-38 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-38 2.7.2 Express Gate ..............2-39 2.7.3 AI NET 2................ 2-39 Exit menu ..................2-40 Chapter 3 Software support Installing an operating system ...........

  • Page 6: Notices

    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.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical 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.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    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.

  • Page 10: P5Ql-Em Specifications Summary

    45nm CPU ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ® Supports Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® *Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list Chipset Intel G43 Intel ICH10 Front Side Bus 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC DDR2-1066 (O.C.) / 800 / 667 / memory...
  • Page 11 ASUS overclocking SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): features - FSB turning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz increment ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2...
  • Page 12 P5QL-EM specifications summary BIOS features 8 MB Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, Special H/W write protection, PnP, DMI v2.0, WfM2.0, SMBIOS 2.5, ACPI Manageability WOL by PME, WOR by PME, WOR by Ring Support DVD Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS LiveUpdate Utility...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1 Product Introduction

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

  • Page 14: Welcome

    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.
  • Page 15 Dual channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) ASUS P5QL-EM...

  • Page 16: Asus Special Features

    1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS EPU The ASUS EPU utilizes innovative technology to digitally monitor and finetune the CPU power supply with improved VR responses in heavy or light loadings. ASUS AI Nap Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away! With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks.
  • Page 17 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. This utility saves users’ the cost and hassle of buying a replacement BIOS chip. ASUS Express Gate Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It’s a unique motherboard built-in OS.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5QL-EM Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place eight (8) 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 ASUS P5QL-EM...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.4cm(9.6in) PS/2KBMS CPU_FAN PWR_FAN USB56 ATX12V LGA775 HDMI COM1 1394 ESATA USB34 LAN1_USB12 JMB381 Intel G43 AUDIO CHA_FAN PCIEX1_1 SATA12 PCIEX16 81111C SATA34 Intel ICH10 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell PCIEX1_2 CMOS Power SATA56 BIOS ALC1200 Marvell PCI1 6111B2 CHASSIS USBPW78...

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related.
  • Page 22 To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 23 If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic and inedible. If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin, ensure to wash it off immediately, and seek professional medical help. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-11...

  • Page 24: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Core™2 Extreme / Pentium Extreme / Intel Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / ® ® processor require a specially designed heatsink Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron ® ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. •...
  • Page 25 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5QL-EM CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.

  • Page 27: System Memory

    System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5QL-EM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2...

  • Page 28: Memory Configurations

    • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability. • For dual-channel configuration, you may: install identical DIMMs in all four sockets OR install identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (yellow sockets) and another identical DIMM pair in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) •...

  • Page 29: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

    DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List...
  • Page 30 DIMM support Size Vendor Part No. Chip Brand Chip No. 667 1G Super Talent T667UB1GV Super Talent PG 64M8-800 0750 • • 512MB Twinmos 8D-A3JK5MPETP A3R12E3GEF633ACAOY • • • Samsung M378T5263AZ3-CE6 Samsung K4T2G084QA-HCE6 • • Kingtiger E0736001024667 Kingtiger KTG667PS6408NST-C6 GDBTX •...
  • Page 31 • • Super Talent T800UB1GC4 Super Talent Heat-Sink Package • • G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package • • G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBPK G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package • • G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-2GBHK G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package • • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QL-EM 1-19...
  • Page 32 (supports two DIMM modules only for yellow DIMMs when overclock to DDR2-1066). • C*: Supports 4 modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-667/800/1066 MHz QVL. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-21...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots

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

  • Page 35: Interrupt Assignments

    System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-23...

  • Page 36: Irq Assignments For This Motherboard

    IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI1 shared shared shared shared — — — — PCIEX1_1 shared shared shared shared — — — — PCIEX1_2 shared shared shared shared — — — — Onboard USB controller 1 — — — — —...

  • Page 37: Pci Slot

    PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x16 Slot This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. ASUS P5QL-EM 1-25...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5QL-EM Clear RTC RAM 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 39 USBPW1-4 PS2_USBPW5-6 USBPW78 USBPW9-12 P5QL-EM USB Device Wake Up • 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.

  • Page 40: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse / keyboard port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse / keyboard. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
  • Page 41 RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. 15. HDMI port. This port is for a High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) connector, and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD, Blu-Ray and other protected content ASUS P5QL-EM 1-29...
  • Page 42 • This motherboard comes with dual-VGA output. If you connect 2 monitors to both VGA and DVI-D / HDMI out ports, each controller can drive same or different display contents to different resolutions and refresh rates. • To play HD DVD or Blu-Ray Disc, ensure to use an HDCP compliant monitor.

  • Page 43: Internal Connectors

    These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 SATA5 SATA6 RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXN6 P5QL-EM SATA Connectors RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXN6 ASUS P5QL-EM 1-31...

  • Page 44: Ide Connectors

    PRI_EIDE PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the ID ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5QL-EM IDE Connector Drive jumper setting Mode of Cable connector device(s) Single device...
  • Page 45 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. P5QL-EM Fan Connectors Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.
  • Page 46 350 W. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. EATXPWR P5QL-EM ATX Power Connector 1-34 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 47 HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. AAFP HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 compliant definition pin definition P5QL-EM Front Panel Audio Connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. •...
  • Page 48 P5QL-EM Intrusion Connector 10. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1112, USB910, USB78) USB1112 USB910 USB78 P5QL-EM USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! The USB module is purchased separately. 1-36...
  • Page 49 The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. COM1 P5QL-EM COM Port Connector 12. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1394, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers.

  • Page 50: System Panel Connector

    IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply System Panel Connector P5QL-EM • 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.

  • Page 51: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup ASUS P5QL-EM...

  • Page 52: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or a USB flash disk. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.
  • Page 53 Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS P5QL-EM...

  • Page 54: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 55: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 56 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 57: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD , the floppy disk or the USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 58 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support 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...

  • Page 59: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you ® • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 60 To update the BIOS through the Internet: desktop by clicking Start Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site nearest...
  • Page 61 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
  • Page 62 The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 2-12...

  • Page 63: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-13...

  • Page 64: Menu Items

    2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for System Time [11:56:54] System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] that menu. For example, selecting Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] SATA1 [Not Detected] Main shows the Main menu items. SATA2 [Not Detected] SATA3...

  • Page 65: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M, 5.25 in.] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-15...

  • Page 66: Sata 1~6

    2.3.4 SATA 1~6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. SATA 1 Select the type of device connected to the system.

  • Page 67: Storage Configuration

    Windows XP environment. The AHCI mode is only supported by Windows Vista with OS built-in driver. Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled] Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-17...

  • Page 68: System Information

    IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.

  • Page 69: Advanced Menu

    Select either one of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Auto - loads the optimal settings for the system. Overclock Profile - loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-19...
  • Page 70 The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU 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. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency.
  • Page 71 Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.8500V to 1.55V with a 0.00625V interval. Configuration options: [Auto] Setting a very high voltage may damage the component permanently, and setting a very low voltage may cause the system to become unstable. ASUS P5QL-EM 2-21...

  • Page 72: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between Module Version: 3D.06 CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid Manufacturer: Intel ratio is set in CMOS Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz...
  • Page 73 ® ® [Enabled], you can adjust the system power settings in the operating system to use the EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-23...

  • Page 74: Chipset

    2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Configure North Bridge Advanced Chipset Settings features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 75 96MB for playing and storing the decrypted contents. The operation system and other programs cannot use this reserved memory, and Vista Aero (DWM) is disabled. Feature PAVP Lite PAVP Paranoid Compressed video buffer is encrypted HW 128-bit AES decryption Protected memory (96MB reserved during boot) ASUS P5QL-EM 2-25...

  • Page 76: South Bridge Configuration

    South Bridge Configuration South Bridge Chipset Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Front Panel Type Audio] Options SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type.

  • Page 77: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-27...

  • Page 78: Usb Configuration

    Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [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. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ.

  • Page 79: Pci Pnp

    When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-29...

  • Page 80: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto] used for System...

  • Page 81: Acpi 2.0 Support

    When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-31...
  • Page 82 Resume On PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event.

  • Page 83: Hardware Monitor

    (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. Chassis Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-Fan control. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-33...

  • Page 84: Boot Menu

    Power Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed.

  • Page 85: Boot Settings Configuration

    This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for Option ROM.

  • Page 86: Security

    2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to User Password : Not Installed disabled password.

  • Page 87: Change 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. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5QL-EM 2-37...

  • Page 88: Tools Menu

    2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 2.1.2 for details.

  • Page 89: Express Gate

    2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen...

  • Page 90: Exit Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit &...

  • Page 91: Chapter 3 Software Support

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

  • Page 92: Installing An Operating System

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 93: Drivers Menu

    The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS InstAll driver installation wizard. Norton Internet Security 2008 Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008.

  • Page 94: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a ®...
  • Page 95 Installs the Ulead Burn. Now application for Audio DVD,CD and data disc creation. Ulead Photolmpact 12 SE Installs the Photolmpact image editing software. Asus Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate Installer. The screen display and utilities option may not be the same for different operating system versions. ASUS AI Nap...

  • Page 96: Manual Menu

    Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual ® ® file. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. NIS 2008 Subscription Renewal Guide Allows you to open the NIS 2008 Subscription Renewal Guide. Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 97: Asus Contact Information

    3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support DVD.

  • Page 98: Technical Support Form

    Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support. Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format.

  • Page 99: Asus Express Gate

    ASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to the Internet. Within a few seconds of powering on your computer, you will be at the Express Gate menu where you can start the web browser, Skype, or other Express Gate softwares.
  • Page 100 Select the target disk volume for you to install Express Gate. If you have multiple volumes and OS installed in your hard drive, it is recommended to install Express Gate in Volume C. Click Next to continue. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
  • Page 101 Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Function <Alt> + <Tab> Switch between softwares <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del> Bring up Power-Off dialog box <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Print Screen> Save screen snapshot as picture to file ASUS P5QL-EM 3-11...
  • Page 102 Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available: Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. •...
  • Page 103 USB drive. If a USB device is detected, the icon contains a green arrow. ASUS Express Gate supports file uploading from SATA HDDs, ODDs and USB drive and downloading to USB drives only. Shows network status; click to configure network.
  • Page 104 Click to choose input language and method as well as keyboard shortcuts (Ctrl-Space by default). Click to change LaunchBar options (auto-hide, docking position, etc). Click to show the “ASUS Utility” panel. Click to show “About Express Gate ”. Click to open Express Gate Help.
  • Page 105 The most common scenario is for your computer to automatically obtain network settings (i.e. DHCP). If this is the case, you don’t need to click Setup for any LAN port. If this is not the case, click Setup to configure the static IP settings manually. ASUS P5QL-EM 3-15...
  • Page 106 I m a g e control bar ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to motherboard chipset- controlled onboard SATA ports only. All onboard extended SATA ports and external SATA ports are NOT supported. 3-16 Chapter 3: Software support...
  • Page 107 Express Gate software will be released regularly, adding refinements or new applications. You can find original version of the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website. To update Express Gate Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.
  • Page 108 3-18 Chapter 3: Software support...
  • Page 109 The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 110: Appendix Cpu Features

    ® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 2 for details. •...
  • Page 111 On the Power schemes section, click , then select any option except Home/Office Desktop or Always On. Click Apply, then click OK ASUS P5QL-EM...

  • Page 112: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® • The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with ® ® Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP and Linux ® 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper- Threading compiler to compile the code.

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