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  • Page 1 P5QLD PRO...
  • 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 ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix P5QLD PRO specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ............
  • Page 4 4.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............4-1 4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-4 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 4-5 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility ..............4-6 4.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........4-8 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-33 4.7.3 Security ................. 4-34 Tools menu ................. 4-36 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-37 4.8.2 Express Gate ..............4-37 4.8.3 AI NET 2................ 4-38 4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile ............4-38 Exit menu ..................
  • Page 6 Contents 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ............... 5-21 5.3.5 ASUS AI Booster ............5-23 5.3.6 ASUS AI Nap ..............5-24 5.3.7 ASUS Fan Xpert ............5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ............ 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate ............. 5-30 Appendix: CPU features Intel EM64T ..................A-1...

  • Page 7: 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 8: Safety Information

    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 • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. This motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5℃ (41℉) and 40℃ (104℉). • Place the product on a stable surface. •...

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In 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 11: P5Qld Pro Specifications Summary

    - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memory modules - Supports up to 16GB system memory * Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists) ** When you install a total memory of 4GB or more,...
  • Page 12 System panel connector (Q-Connector) BIOS Features 8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, ASUS EZ Flash 2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    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 17: Asus Unique Features

    ASUS EPU-4 Engine The new ASUS EPU - the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time.

  • Page 18: Asus Quiet Thermal Solution

    ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings. ASUS Q-Connector ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard.
  • Page 19 See page 4-38 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing the BIOS file. See page 4-8 for details.

  • Page 20: Asus Stylish Features

    1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-24 for details. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the memory Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency at 1MHz increment to achieve maximum system performance.

  • Page 21: Chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-6 System memory ................. 2-12 Expansion slots ................2-18 Jumpers ..................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5QLD PRO Standby Powered Power P5QLD PRO Onboard LED ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Place six (6) 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 P5QLD PRO Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layout

    CR2032 3V Lithium Cell BIOS CMOS Power PCI3 1200 JMB368 PCIEX1_2 SB_PWR USBPW1112 SPDIF_OUT CLRTC USBPW7-10 FLOPPY USB1112 USB78 USB910 CHASSIS AAFP PANEL Refer to 2.7 Connectors for more information about rear panel connectors and internal connectors. ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots Page DDR2 DIMM slots 2-12 PCI slots 2-20 PCI Express x1 slot 2-20 PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 Jumper Page Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin PS2_USBPW56) 2-22 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, 2-22 USBPW1112) Rear panel connectors...
  • Page 27 • System power LED (2-pin PLED) • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) • ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) • Reset button (2-pin RESET) ASUS Q-connector (system panel) 2-33 ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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 29: Installing The Cpu

    To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb...
  • Page 30 Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is...
  • Page 31 (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced ® ® Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to ® the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan ® assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel processor, the package includes the CPU fan ®...

  • Page 33: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU FAN PWR P5QLD PRO CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5QLD PRO CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    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: P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2...
  • Page 35 DDR2-667. If this happens, contact your memory vendor to check the ODT value. • Due to chipset limitation, DDR2-800 with CL=4 will be downgraded to run at DDR2-667 by default setting. If you want to operate with lower latency, adjust the memory timing manually. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-13...
  • Page 36 P5QLD PRO Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-1066MHz capability DIMM support Size Vendor Part No. Chip Brand Chip No. 512MB Kingston KHX8500D2/512 Kingston Heat-Sink Package 512MB Kingston KVR1066D2N7/512 Elpida E5108AJBG-1J-E Kingston KHX8500D2K2/2GN Kingston Heat-Sink Package Kingston KVR1066D2N7/1G Elpida E5108AJBG-1J-E Kingston...
  • Page 37 Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL F2-6400CL4D-4GBPK G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package G.SKILL F2-6400CL5Q-16GNQ G.SKILL Heat-Sink Package OCZ2RPR8002GK Heat-Sink Package OCZ2G800R22GK Heat-Sink Package OCZ2P800R22GK Heat-Sink Package OCZ2VU8004GK Heat-Sink Package OCZ2P8004GK Heat-Sink Package Elixir M2Y1G64TU8HB0B-25C Elixir N2TU51280BE-25C802006Z1DV ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-15...
  • Page 38 Dual-channel memory configuration. • C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow slots and the black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667MHz QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-17...

  • Page 40: 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 41: Interrupt Assignments

    Onboard IDE PORT shared Onboard HD Audio shared Onboard LAN shared Onchip SATA1 shared shared Onchip SATA2 shared PCI Card1 shared shared shared shared PCI Card2 shared shared shared shared PCI Card3 shared shared shared shared ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-19...

  • Page 42: Pci Slots

    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 specifications. The photo shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    P5QLD PRO Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5QLD PRO Clear RTC RAM • You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.

  • Page 44: Keyboard Power

    The USBPW1-4 and PS2_USBPW56 jumpers are for the rear USB ports. The USBPW7-10 and USB1112 jumpers are for the internal USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. USBPW1-4 P5QLD PRO USBPW1112 USBPW7-10 P5QLD PRO USB Device Wake Up 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 45: Connectors

    Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-23...
  • Page 46 Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Headset Port...

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5QLD PRO SPDIF_OUT P5QLD PRO Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is purchased separately. ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-25...
  • Page 48 • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. P5QLD PRO IDE Connector P5QLD PRO 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 49 SATA4 SATA2 P5QLD PRO SATA5 SATA3 SATA1 P5QLD PRO SATA Connectors right angle side Connect the right-angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards.
  • Page 50 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! You can connect the front panel USB cable to the ASUS Q-Connector (USB, blue) first, and then install the Q-Connector (USB) to the USB connector onboard if your chassis supports front panel USB ports.
  • Page 51 CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5QLD PRO Fan Connectors Only the 4-pin CPU_FAN connector supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 52: Chassis Intrusion Connector

    HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 compliant definition pin definition P5QLD PRO P5QLD PRO 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. • If you want to connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS setup to [HD Audio];...
  • Page 53 +5 Volts +12 Volts Ground +3 Volts P5QLD PRO ATX Power Connector • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12 V Specification 2.0 (or later version) and provides a minimum power of 400 W.

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    12. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL PLED SPEAKER P5QLD PRO RESET +IDE_LED PWRSW Requires an ATX power supply System Panel Connector P5QLD PRO • 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.
  • Page 55 Q-Connector (system panel) You 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. Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector first. You can refer to the marking on Q-Connector itself to know the detail pin definition.
  • Page 56 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 57: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 58 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 59: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 60: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows ®...

  • Page 61: Chapter 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 62 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 Main menu .................. 4-13 Ai Tweaker menu ................ 4-17 Advanced menu ................. 4-22 Power menu ................4-28 Boot menu .................. 4-31 Tools menu ................. 4-36 Exit menu ..................4-40 ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 63: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows environment. ® 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 64 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 65 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 66: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk

    4.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk Do any one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows XP environment ®...

  • Page 67: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility

    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 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 68: Afudos Utility

    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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 69 A:\>afudos /iP5QLPRO.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5QLDPRO.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done Reading flash ..

  • Page 70: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 71: Recovering The Bios From The Support Dvd

    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 72: Bios Setup Program

    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. 4-10...

  • Page 73: 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 P5QLD PRO 4-11...

  • Page 74: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit menu bar displays the specific Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Time [14:14:35] items for that menu. For [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Date [Wed 04/16/2008] a field.

  • Page 75: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [720K, 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-13...

  • Page 76: Sata 1~6

    4.3.4 SATA 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main SATA 1 Select the type of...

  • Page 77: Storage Configuration

    Disables or enables device write protection. This will be effective only if device is accessed throuh BIOS. Configuration option: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15...

  • Page 78: System Information

    4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Bios Information Version : 0314 Build Date : 05/27/08 Processor Type : Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz Speed : 1866MHz Count...

  • Page 79: Ai Tweaker 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. The follow items appear only when you set the [Ai Overclock Tuner] item to [Manual]. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17...
  • Page 80 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. You can also type the desired FSB frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 800.
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE to WRITE Delay (D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] 3rd Information: 13-5-1-5-5 WRITE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-19...
  • Page 82 READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [3 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] DRAM Static Read Control [Auto]...
  • Page 83 Allows you to select the CPU Load-Line mode. Set to [Disabled] to follow Intel specifications, or to [Enabled] to improve CPU VDroop directly. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU GTL Reference [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU GTL voltage reference. Configuration options: [Auto] [0.667x] [0.65x] [0.63x] [0.615x] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-21...

  • Page 84: Advanced Menu

    CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIE spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.

  • Page 85: Cpu Configuration

    Virtualization Technology. Virtualization enhanced by ® Intel Virtualization Technology allows a platform to run multiple operating systems ® and applications in independent partitons. With virtualization, one computer system can function as multiple virtual systems. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-23...

  • Page 86: Chipset

    CPU TM function [Enabled] Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor (TM) function, a CPU overheating ® protection function. When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology.

  • Page 87: Onboard Devices Configuration

    SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Allows you to set the SPDIF_OUT mode. Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output] JMB368 IDE controller [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the onboard JMB368 IDE controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-25...

  • Page 88: Usb Configuration

    Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] 4.5.4 USB Configuration...

  • Page 89: 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 P5QLD PRO 4-27...

  • Page 90: 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state Suspend Mode [Auto]...

  • Page 91: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the PME to wake up from S5 by PCI devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PCIE devices to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-29...

  • Page 92: Hardware Monitor

    Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on...

  • Page 93: Boot Menu

    (Floppy Drive B:) Security may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-31...

  • Page 94: Boot Device Priority

    4.7.1 Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the availabe devices. 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Hard Drive] A device enclosed 3rd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.

  • Page 95: Boot Settings Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] 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] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 96: Security

    Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.7.3 Security...

  • Page 97: Change User Password

    To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box, key in a password containing up to six letter or numbers, or both, then click <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-35...

  • Page 98: Tools Menu

    Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Press ENTER to run v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS EZ Flash 2 the utility to select and update BIOS. Express Gate [Enabled] This utility doesn't Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] support :...

  • Page 99: Asus Ez Flash 2

    4.8.1 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. Please see section 4.1.3 for details.

  • Page 100: Ai Net 2

    Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Atheros LAN cable during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.8.4 ASUS O.C. Profile BIOS SETUP UTILITY Tools O.C. PROFILE Configuration Save BIOS settings to Profile 1 O.C.
  • Page 101 This function can support devices such as USB flash disk or floppy disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition only. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent the system boot failure! ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39...

  • Page 102: 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 Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup...

  • Page 103: Chapter 5: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support...
  • Page 104 Chapter summary Installing an operating system ........... 5-1 Support DVD information ............5-1 Software information ..............5-10 ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 105: Installing An Operating System

    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. 5.2.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 106: 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. Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs the Norton Internet security 2009.

  • Page 107: 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 108 TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com for updates. ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions. Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros Ethernet utility.

  • Page 109: Manual Menu

    Allows you to open the Realtek HD Audio User Manual. NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide Allows you to open the NIS 2009 Subscription Renewal Guide. ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide Allows you to open the ASUS Motherboard Installation Guide. ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 110: Asus Contact Information

    5.2.5 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. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 111: 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 specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard. Browse this DVD Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format. ASUS P5QLD PRO...
  • Page 112 Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Chapter 5: Software support...

  • Page 113: Software Information

    5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the image that appears on screen during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD.
  • Page 114 Ratio box. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to load the new boot logo. 10. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to display the new boot logo during POST.

  • Page 115: Audio Configurations

    Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Configuration options Minimize button Control settings window Information button ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-11...

  • Page 116: Configuration Options

    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. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
  • Page 117 Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click for analog and digital options. Click <OK> to effect the Audio I/O settings and exit ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-13...
  • Page 118 Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone tab. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording.

  • Page 119: Asus Pc Probe Ii

    To launch the PC Probe II from the Windows ® > ASUS > PC Probe II > PC Probe II v1.xx.xx. The PC Probe II main window appears. After launching the application, the PC Probe II icon appears in the Windows ®...
  • Page 120 Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report window Opens the Desktop Management Interface window Opens the Peripheral Component Interconnect window Opens the Windows Management Instrumentation window Opens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window Shows/Hides the Preference section Minimizes the application Closes the application Sensor alert...
  • Page 121 Click to clicking the or buttons. You can increase also adjust the threshold values value using the Config window. Click to You cannot adjust the sensor decrease threshold values in a small value monitoring panel. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-17...
  • Page 122 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. Small display Large display WMI browser Click to display the WMI (Windows Management Instrumentation) browser. This browser displays various Windows®...
  • Page 123 Click a hard disk drive to display the information on the right panel. The pie chart at the bottom of the window represents the used (blue) and the available HDD space. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-19...
  • Page 124 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 Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference.

  • Page 125: Asus Ai Suite

    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 To install AI Suite on your computer: Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
  • Page 126 Other feature buttons Click on right corner of the main window to open the monitor window. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/CPU frequency Click on right corner of the expanded window to switch the temperature from degrees Centigrade to degrees Fahrenheit.

  • Page 127: Asus Ai Booster

    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. ® After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility...

  • Page 128: Asus Ai Nap

    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. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite icon on the Windows OS taskbar and click the AI Nap button on the AI Suite main window.

  • Page 129: Asus Fan Xpert

    Install AI Suite from the bundled support DVD. To launch the ASUS Fan Xpert utility, double-click the AI Suite icon on the Windows notification bar and click ®...

  • Page 130: Asus Epu-4 Engine

    5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies 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.

  • Page 131: Engine Main Menu

    Settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) Click Current *• to show the CO2 that has been reduced since you click the Renew button *• Click Total to show the total CO2 that has been reduced since you launched 4 Engine. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-27...
  • Page 132 Setting menu Click Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to display configuration options in each mode. Some options in certain modes are dimmed, meaning that they are not available. Click to select a mode Click the arrow to see more options Restore default...
  • Page 133 Light/Medium/ Light/Medium/ Heavy Heavy Fan Control Keep Bios Keep Bios Setting/Slow Setting/Quiet AI Nap Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Never/After 3 Idle Time mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 mins–After 5 hours hours hours hours ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-29...

  • Page 134: Asus Express Gate

    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.
  • Page 135 See the software manual in the bundled motherboard support DVD or click in the Express Gate environment for detailed software instructions. • Express Gate complies with the OpenGL standard. Refer to http://support. asus.com for Express Gate source codes. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-31...
  • Page 136 Once inside the Express Gate environment, click on the icons on the LaunchBar, by default at bottom of the screen, to launch or switch between softwares. You can re-arrange, re-size and move windows. Bring a window to the foreground by clicking within it or by clicking on its corresponding software icon. Re-size a window by dragging any of its four corners.

  • Page 137: Using The Configuration Panel

    Express Gate to finish clearing the settings. This is also useful in the rare case where settings might become corrupted. The first-time Wizard will run again when you enter the Express Gate environment after clearing its settings. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-33...

  • Page 138: Using The Launchbar

    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 139 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 140 Open Network. Network Make the proper network configurations. Each network interface is enabled immediately when you check the box next to it. • 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. Express Gate will automatically use whichever port (LAN1 or LAN2) is connected.
  • Page 141 Shows user- created image album(s) Image 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. ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-37...

  • Page 142: Updating Express Gate

    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 143: Appendix: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • Page 144: A.1 Intel ® Em64T

    Chapter summary Intel ® EM64T ..................A-1 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ......A-1 ® Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ...........A-3 ® ASUS P5QLD PRO...

  • Page 145: Intel ® Em64T

    32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. See Chapter 4 for details.

  • Page 146: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press <Enter>. Set the Intel(R) SpeedStep Technology item to [Enabled], then press <Enter>. See page 4-24 for details. Press <F10>...

  • Page 147: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Go to Advanced > CPU Configuration, ensure that the Hyper-Threading Technology item is set to [Enabled]. The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Restart the computer. ASUS P5QLD PRO...
  • Page 148 Appendix: CPU features...

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