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- Page 1 P5QL-VM DO...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2: BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 Main menu ..................2-4... - Page 4 2.6.6 HW Monitor Configuration ..........2-15 Boot menu .................. 2-16 2.7.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-16 2.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-16 2.7.3 Security ................. 2-17 Tools menu ................. 2-18 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ................. 2-18 Exit menu ..................2-18...
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Page 5: Notices
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 7: 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. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. -
Page 8: P5Ql-Vm Do Specifications Summary
4 x 240-pin DIMM slots support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667 MHz memory module Supports up to 16GB system memory ** Refer to www.asus.com for the latest Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List). *** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more,... - Page 9 1 x I/O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Intel IT Director ® Anti-Virus software (OEM version) Form Factor uATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.0 in (24.4cm x 22.9cm)
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS P5QL-VM DO motherboard! ® Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. -
Page 11: Motherboard Overview
Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. 22.9cm(9.0in) CPU_FAN KBPWR KBMS ATX12V CHA_FAN Place this side towards LGA775 the rear of the chassis. -
Page 12: 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 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. -
Page 13: Memory Configurations
1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install a 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMM into the DIMM socket. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. - Page 14 DS Micron 8AG27 D9JWB 6-6-6-12 • • • OCZ2G800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-5-5-15 2.0V • • • OCZ2P800R22GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 • • • - 2.1 V (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QL-VM DO...
- Page 15 DDR2-800MHz capability Timing DIMM Support Chip Vendor Part No. Size Chip No. DIMM Voltage Brand (BIOS) OCZ2RPR8002GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 4-4-4-15 2.1V • • • OCZ2VU8004GK 1024MB DS OCZ Heat-Sink Package 5-6-6-18 1.8V • • • OCZ2SE8002GK 2048MB(Kit of 2) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15...
- Page 16 • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow or black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5QL-VM DO...
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Page 17: 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. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. -
Page 18: Jumpers
(the default is the Space Bar)s. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR +5VSB (Default) P5QL-VM DO P5QL-VM DO Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5QL-VM DO... -
Page 19: Connectors
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW7-10) Set the jumper to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). - Page 20 DVI port. This port is for any DVI-D compatible device. DVI-D can’t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn’t compatible with DVI-I. COM port. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. PS/2 Keyboard port. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-11...
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Page 21: Internal Connectors
1.7.2 Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA 3Gb/s hard disk and optical disk drives. The Serial ATA 3Gb/s is backward compatible with Serial ATA 1.5Gb/s specification. The data transfer rate of the Serial ATA 3Gb/s is faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra DMA133). - Page 22 They are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CHA_FAN PWR_FAN Rotation +12V +12V Rotation P5QL-VM DO P5QL-VM DO fan connectors Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-13...
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Page 23: Atx Power Connectors
The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system, refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http://support.asus. com/PowerSupplyCalculator/PSCalculator.aspx?SLanguage=en-us for details. 1-14... -
Page 24: Lpt Connector
The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT standardizes as IEEE 1284, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible computers. PIN 1 P5QL-VM DO P5QL-VM DO Parallel Port Connector ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-15... - Page 25 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either High Definition Audio or AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP PIN 1 PIN 1...
- Page 26 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. PIN 1 P5QL-VM DO P5QL-VM DO TPM Connector The TPM module is purchased separately. ASUS P5QL-VM DO 1-17...
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Page 27: Software Support
Autorun function is enabled on your computer. The contents of the Support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. Click an icon to display Support DVD/... -
Page 28: Chapter 2: Bios Information
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®... -
Page 29: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
When the correct BIOS file is found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done. • Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility. -
Page 30: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 31: Bios Setup Program
• The BIOS setup screens in this section are for reference only. They may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. -
Page 32: Sata 1-6
2.3.3 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices. There is a separate submenu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). -
Page 33: System Information
Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 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 the overclock profile. ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI... - Page 34 The following two items appear only when you set the Ai Overclock Tuner item to [Manual]. FSB Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Input the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.
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Page 35: Advanced Menu
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Intel Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating ® systems separately and simultaneously, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI... -
Page 36: Chipset
CPU TM function [Enabled] This function enables the overheated CPU to throttle the clock speed to cool down. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when you set the CPU Ratio Setting item to [Auto]. -
Page 37: Me Subsystem Configuration
Allows you to select to display or hide the ME BIOS Extension text during POST. Configuration options: [Hidden] [Displayed]. POST Delay (in Seconds) [None] Allows you to set the time delay during POST. Configuration options: [None] [1 Second] [3 Second] [Second] 2-10 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI... -
Page 38: Onboard Devices Configuration
VE Subsystem Configuration VE-VECI [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Virtualization Embedded Controller Interface (VECI). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Unhide All Physical HC [Enabled] Allows you to choose hide or not hide all physical Host Controllers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled]... -
Page 39: Usb Configuration
Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to set the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 2-12 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI... -
Page 40: Pci Pnp
2.5.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. -
Page 41: Power Menu
Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-14 ASUS P5QL-VM DO/SI... -
Page 42: Hw Monitor Configuration
The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected voltage output. ASUS Advanced Q-Fan Control Fan Profile [Silent] Allows you to select the fan profile. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Performance] [Optimal] [Silent] [Ultra Silent]. -
Page 43: Boot Menu
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 MyLogo 2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. -
Page 44: Security
2.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. -
Page 45: Tools Menu
3. CD-DISC (read only) ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <OK>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <OK> to confirm your choice.