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Motherboard P5QLD PRO.
ii E4881 First Edition V1 July 2009 Copyright © 2009 ASUST eK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transm.
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide .
iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .....
v Contents 4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-22 4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-23 4.5.2 Chipset ..........................................
vi Contents 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ............................................................... 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster ........................................................... 5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap .............................................
vii 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.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
x Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/W ARNING: 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.
xi P5QLD PRO specications summary (continued on the next page) CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Dual-Core / Celeron ® Dual-Core / Celeron.
xii P5QLD PRO specications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision T weaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS P5QLD PRO Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5QLD PRO motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long l.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Green ASUS This motherboard and its packaging comply with the European Union’s Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-3 Serial A T A 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial A T A (SA T A) 3Gb/s storage specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction AI Nap With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. The system will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away . It keeps downloading les or running applications in quietest state while you are sleeping.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-5 ASUS O.C. Prole The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate le, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Stylish 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.
2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS P5QLD PRO Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QLD PRO 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. 30.5cm (12in) AUDIO LAN1_USB12 USB34 USB56 PS/2KBM S T :Mo.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page 1. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-12 2. PCI slots 2-20 3 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 Jumper Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLR TC) 2-21 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 2-22 3.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-5 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-25 2. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) 2-25 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 2-26 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6) 2-27 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 2-28 6.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Dual-Core / Celeron ® Dual-Core / Celeron ® processors.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-9 7. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading T echnology .
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ , but the installation steps and fucntions should remain the same.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-1 1 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan T o uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 Channel B DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13 • Y ou 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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation.
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QLD PRO Motherboard Qualied V endors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability If you install a DDR2-1066 memory module whose SPD is DDR2-800, ensure that you set the DRAM Frequency item in BIOS to [DDR2-1066MHz] . See section 4.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-15 Size V endor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. DIMM support A* B* C* 512MB Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J512MB N/A Micron SS 7HD22 D9GMH . . . 512MB Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J512MB N/A T ranscend SS Heat-Sink Package . . . 512MB ADA TA M2OAD6G3H3160Q1E58 N/A ADAT A SS AD29608A8A-25EG80812 .
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2-667MHz capability Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. SS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory conguration.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-17 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM T o remove a DIMM: 1.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-19 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ Standard function 0 System timer 1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard 2 Free 3 Free 4 Communications port (COM1) 5 Free 6 Standard .
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specications.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QLD PRO Keyboard Power Setting 3 2 2 1 PS2_USBPW56 (D e fa u lt ) +5V +5VSB P5QLD PRO 2. Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard and USB port 5-6 wake-up feature.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Gigabit LAN controller , this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Spea.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector , then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-27 4. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1-6) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1 1 12) 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.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-29 7. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN, 3-pin CHA_F AN, 3-pin PWR_F AN) The fan c onnect ors su pport co oling fans o f 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-31 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W . • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin EA TX12V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information • 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.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-33 Q-Connector (system panel) Y ou can use ASUS Q-Connector to connect / disconnect chassis front panel cables by only a few steps. Directions below shows how to install ASUS Q-Connector . Step2. Properly install the ASUS Q-Connector to the System panel connctor .
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3 Powering up T h i s c h a p t e r d e s c r i b e s t h e p o w e r u p sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS P5QLD PRO Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Ensure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to th e power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4 . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select T urn Off Computer . 2. Click the T urn Off button to shut down the computer . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down.
4 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.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS P5QLD PRO 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 4-10 4.3 Main menu ........................
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a oppy disk or a USB ash disk.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet T o update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Creating a bootable oppy disk 1. Do any one of the following to create a bootable oppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB oppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter> .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-5 4.1.3 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 oppy disk and using a DOS-based utility .
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier . 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[lename] where [lename] is the latest or the original BIOS le on the bootable oppy disk.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.5 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.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-9 Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD T o recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. T urn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for the BIOS le.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-1 1 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Ai T weaker For conguring system performance se.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Ai T weaker , Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-13 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 S A T A 1 ~ 6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer .
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure system performance settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup FSB Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the FSB frequency . Y ou can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-19 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [1 1 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration o.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [3 DRAM C.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-21 Pull-In of CHA/B PH1/2/3/4 [Disabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to apply enhancement on DRAM Channel A and B, Phase 1 to 4. The number of phases is determined by DRAM frequency and FSB strap. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIE spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-23 4.5.1 CPU Conguration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel ® CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating protection function.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-25 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to congure the memory hole.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-27 4.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 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 conguration options.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-29 4.6.4 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off , the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor CPU T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB T emperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-31 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. Conguration options: [Standard] [Silent] [T urbo] Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM).
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.1 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.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration 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.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-35 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 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.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter> , a conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es ] or [No] , then press <Enter> to conrm your choice.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8.3 AI NET 2 Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-T est (POST). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39 Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the le.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.9 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. Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation.
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package..
ASUS P5QLD PRO Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system ................................................... 5-1 5.2 Support DVD information ............................................................ 5-1 5.3 Software information .........
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-1 5.1 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.
5-2 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.2 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 Installs the ASUS InstAll - Installation wizard for drivers.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS InstAll - Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX 9.0c driver . The Microsoft DirectX ® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-5 5.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual les are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual le.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. Y ou can also nd this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-7 Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. 5.2.6 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. Click an icon to display the specied information.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format..
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-9 5.3 Software information Most of the applications in the Support DVD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme le that came with the software application for more information.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 9. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility , ash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After ashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST . 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on the Ratio box.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-1 1 5.3.2 Audio congurations The Realtek® ALC1200 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer . The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability .
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller , audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-13 Mixer The Mixer option allows you to congure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. T o set the mixer options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Mixer tab. 2. T urn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume.
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly . T o set the Microphone options: 1 . From the Realtek HD Audio Manager , click the Microphone tab.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-15 5.3.3 ASUS PC Probe II PC Probe II is a utility that monitors the computer’s vital components, and detects and alerts you of any problem with these components. PC Probe II senses fan rotations, CPU temperature, and system voltages, among others.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Sensor alert When a system sensor detects a problem, the main window right handle turns red, as the illustrations below show . When displayed, the monitor panel for that sensor also turns red. Refer to the Monitor panels section for details.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-17 Changing the monitor panels position T o change the position of the monitor panels in the desktop, click the arrow down button of the Scheme options, then select another position from the list box. Click OK when nished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together using a magnetic effect.
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support Monitoring sensor alert The monitor panel turns red when a component value exceeds or is lower than the threshold value. Refer to the illustrations below . Large display Small display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser .
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-19 PCI browser Click to display the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) browser . This browser provides information on the PCI devices installed on your system. Click the plus sign (+) before the PCI Information item to display available information.
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Memory usage The Memory tab shows both used and available physical memory . The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-21 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster , AI Nap, and Fan Xpert utilities easily . Installing AI Suite T o install AI Suite on your computer: 1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
5-22 Chapter 5: Software support Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window . Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-23 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in WIndows ® environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.
5-24 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap This feature allows you to minimize the power consumption of your computer whenever you are away . Enable this feature for minimum power consumption and a more quiet system operation.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-25 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert ASUS Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust the CPU fan speed according to different ambient temperatures caused by dif ferent climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading.
5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises different computing needs. This utility provides three modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power . Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically according to current system status.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-27 4 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration High Performance Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) Displays CPU Powe.
5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Setting menu Click Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to display conguration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-29 Conguration options T urbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode vCore V oltage Downgrade N/A N/A Small/Medium/ High Small/Medium/ High T.
5-30 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.9 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.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-31 The First Screen Express Gate’s rst screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer . From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype. Y ou can also choose to continue booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), enter BIOS setup, or power off.
5-32 Chapter 5: Software support Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key Function P AUSE/BREAK Power-off ESC Continue to boo.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-33 Using the Conguration Panel Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone.
5-34 Chapter 5: Software support • Screen Settings: Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display . • V olume Control: Control the volume for your speaker output, microphone input, etc.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-35 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 .
5-36 Chapter 5: Software support 2. Open Network. 3. Make the proper network congurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. Network • If you use a network cable connected to a home router (which is then connected to your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2.
ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-37 • If you have wireless network, click Setup for the WiFi option. In the WiFi tab of the Advanced Network Settings box, enter the name of your wireless access point in the SSID eld. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding security algorithm from the drop-down list (e.
5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Conguring Express Gate in BIOS Setup Enter BIOS setup by pressing DEL key after powering on or by clicking on the BIOS setup icon on Express Gate’s rst screen. Express Gate conguration options are under the T ools menu.
A CPU features The Appendix describ es the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports..
ASUS P5QLD PRO Chapter summary A A.1 Intel ® EM64T .................................................................................. A-1 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® T echnology (EIST) ........................ A-1 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology .
ASUS P5QLD PRO A-1 A.1 Intel ® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel ® LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The mothe rboard comes wit h a BI OS le tha t supp orts E M64T . Y o u can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.
A-2 Appendix: CPU features A.2.2 Using the EIST T o use the EIST feature: 1. T urn on the computer , then enter the BIOS Setup. 2. G o t o t h e Advanced Menu, highlight C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n , t h e n p r e s s <Enter> . 3. S et t he Intel(R) SpeedStep T echnology i t em t o [Enabled] , t h en p re s s <Enter> .
ASUS P5QLD PRO A-3 A.3 Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology • Th e m oth er bo ard su pp or ts In te l ® P en ti um ® 4 L GA 77 5 pr oc ess or s w ith Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hype r-Th read ing Te chno logy is suppo rted und er Windo ws ® Vista/XP/Linux 2.
A-4 Appendix: CPU features.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Asus P5QLD c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Asus P5QLD - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Asus P5QLD, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Asus P5QLD va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Asus P5QLD, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Asus P5QLD.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Asus P5QLD. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Asus P5QLD ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
