Asus P5QLD manual

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, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purcha[...]

iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix P[...]

iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors ......................[...]

v Contents 4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-22 4.5.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-23 4.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-24 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Conguration ........................[...]

vi 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 .....................................................[...]

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. This equipment has [...]

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. If possible, disconnect a[...]

ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware informatio[...]

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. NOTE : T ips and [...]

xi P5QLD PRO specications 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 ® processors Compatible with Intel ® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel ® 45nm multi-core CPU Chipset Intel ® P43 / ICH10 with Intel ® Fast Me[...]

xii P5QLD PRO specications summary ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features Intelligent overclocking tools: - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision T weaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.00625V increment - vDIMM: 5-step DRAM voltage control SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800 MHz at 1MHz increment - Memory tuning [...]

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 ............................................................................ 1-2[...]

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 line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the li[...]

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). This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environment-friendly and recyclable products/packaging to safeguard consumers’ he[...]

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 specication, delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high-speed data retrieval and saves. 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS AI Life Features Express Gate T aking only[...]

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. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can [...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 1-5 ASUS O.C. Prole The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Prole 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. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS CrashFree BI[...]

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. See page 5-10 for details. 1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster allows you to overclock the CPU s[...]

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) ................................................... 2-6 2.4 System memory .................[...]

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. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply cas[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QLD PRO 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard c[...]

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 :Mouse B: Keyboard LGA775 DDR2 DIMMB1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMB2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMMA2 (64 bit[...]

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. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW7-10, USBPW1 1 12) 2-22 Rear panel connectors [...]

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. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) 2-28 [...]

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. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the soc[...]

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. P5QLD PRO CPU Socket 775 P5QLD PRO T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CP[...]

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. Gold triangle mark Alignment key CPU notch 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink wi[...]

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 . Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.[...]

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. The illustration above is for reference only . T o install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on th[...]

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. A A B B A [...]

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. The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5QLD PRO 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 128 [...]

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 conguration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. • Alwa ys ins tall DI MMs wi th the same C AS lat ency . For optimu m [...]

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QLD PRO Motherboard Qualied 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 4.4 Ai T weaker menu for details. DDR2-800MHz capability Size V endor Part No. CL Chip [...]

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 . . . 512MB VDA TA M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 N/A VDAT[...]

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 conguration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or th[...]

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. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from [...]

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. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it [...]

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 oppy 7 Free 8 System CMOS/Real T ime Clock 9 Microsoft ACPI-compliant system 10 Free 1 1 Free 12 Microsoft PS/2 mouse port 13 Numeric data processor[...]

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 specications. 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 [...]

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. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as[...]

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. When you set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on [...]

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. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 1 13 9 2 10 1 1 12 3[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Light Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker O[...]

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. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to preven[...]

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 . Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector , then select one of the following modes to con[...]

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. Connect the right-angle side of SA T A signal cable to SA T A device. Or you may connect the right-angle side of SA T A cable to the onboard SA T A port to avoid mechanical conict with huge g[...]

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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that supports up to 480 Mbps [...]

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.) or a total of 1 A~7 A (84 W max.) at +12V . Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches t[...]

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. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to this connector when a chassis comp[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 2-31 • For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with A TX 12 V Specication 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. • Use of a PSU with a higher power o[...]

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. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin c[...]

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 . Step1. Connect correct front panel to ASUS Q-Connector rst. Y ou [...]

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

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 ............................................................. 3-2[...]

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 . 5. T urn on the d[...]

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. If you are using Windows ® Vista: 1. Clic[...]

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 .................................................................................. 4-13 4.4 Ai T weaker 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. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS[...]

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, 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 . Th[...]

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. 2. Select Update BIOS from a le option from the drop-down menu, then cli[...]

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> . Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. b. [...]

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 . The EZ Flash 2 utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt> + <F2> during the Power-On Self T e[...]

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. Copying the curr[...]

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. A:>afudos /iP5QLPRO.ROM Write the BI[...]

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. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using the motherboard support DVD, a oppy disk or a USB ash disk that contains the update[...]

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. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating p[...]

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 “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to [...]

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 conguration Ai T weaker For conguring system performance settings Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management (APM) conguration Boot For changing the [...]

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic 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. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item [...]

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. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of[...]

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. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor ,[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-15 DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Conguration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology . Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data T ransfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] S[...]

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . Sele[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-17 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai T weaker menu items allow you to congure system performance settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETU[...]

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. The values range from 200 to 800. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Si[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-19 1st Information: 5-5-5-15-3-36-5-3 CAS# Latency [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [1 1 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [18 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [5 DRAM Clocks] Conguration options: [3 DRAM Clocks] ~ [18 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Ac[...]

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup READ to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] PRE to PRE Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [3 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to ACT Delay [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] ~ [15 DRAM Clocks] ALL PRE to REF Delay [Auto] Conguration option[...]

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU V oltage [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage. The values range from 0.8500V t[...]

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup CPU Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to set the CPU spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] PCIE Spread Spectrum [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIE spread spectrum. Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other [...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-23 4.5.1 CPU Conguration 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. Congure advanced CPU settings Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CP[...]

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or[...]

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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole [Disabled] Allows you to congure the memory hole. Conguratio[...]

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Onboard PCIE GbE LAN [Enabled] Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] This item appears only when you enable the previous item. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled][...]

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 v02.61 (C)Copyr[...]

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 conguration options. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system susp[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-29 4.6.4 APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off , the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On , the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State , the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power los[...]

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. CPU Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware m[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-31 CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU Q-Fan. Conguration 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). If the fan is [...]

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. Conguration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [Hard Drive] [A T API CD-ROM] [Disab[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration 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. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] This al[...]

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 conguration options. Select Screen Select Item Enter Change F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Security Setting[...]

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. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows [...]

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Tools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure 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 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS EZ Flash 2 E[...]

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 conrmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Y es ] or [No] , then press <Enter> to conrm your choice. Please see section 4.1.3 for details. 4.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or dis[...]

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). Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AI NET 2 Pair Status Length Check Atheros LAN cable [Disabled] Check Atheros L[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 4-39 Save to Proe 1/2 Allows you to save the current BIOS le to the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to save the le. Load from Prole 1/2 Allows you to load the previous BIOS settings saved in the BIOS Flash. Press <Enter> to load the le. Start O.C. Prole Allows you to run the utility to save and load CMOS. Pres[...]

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. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save an[...]

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 ................................................................. 5-10[...]

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 Support DVD information The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applic[...]

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. Norton Internet Security 2009 Installs the Norton Internet security 2009. Rea[...]

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. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and aler[...]

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. DirectX ® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your com[...]

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. Realtek HD Audio User’s Manual Allows you to[...]

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 specied information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specicatio[...]

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. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boo[...]

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. 7. When the logo images appear[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-1 1 5.3.2 Audio congurations 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 . The ALC1200 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack[...]

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 . Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Conguratio[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-13 Mixer The Mixer option allows you to congure 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. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels b[...]

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. 2. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background n[...]

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. Because PC Probe II is software-based, you can start monitoring your computer the [...]

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. Button Function Opens the Conguration window Opens the Report window Ope[...]

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. If you want to detach a[...]

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 . This browser displays various Windows® managemen[...]

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. Usage The Usage browser displays real-time information on the CPU, hard disk d[...]

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 Conguring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Cong window has two tabs: Sensor/Threshold and Preference. The Senso[...]

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. 2. Click the Utilities tab, t[...]

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. Displays the CPU/ system temperature, CPU/memory/PCIE voltage, and CPU/ chassis fan speed Displays the FSB/[...]

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. 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 Booste[...]

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. After installing AI Suite from the bundled support DVD, you can launch the utility by double-clicking the AI Suite [...]

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. The built-in variety of useful proles offer exible controls of fan speed to achieve a q[...]

5-26 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine ASUS EPU-4 Engine is an energy-efcient tool that satises 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 Power and T otal CPU Energy Saving *Shifts between the display of T otal and Current CO2 reduced Displays the amount of CO2 reduced Displays the following[...]

5-28 Chapter 5: Software support Setting menu Click Setting ( ) from the 4 Engine main menu to display conguration 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 settings Click to apply settings Click to abort settings[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-29 Conguration 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 urn Off hard disks Never/After 3 mins–After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins–After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins–After 5 hours Never/After 3 mins–Afte[...]

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. Installing ASUS Express Gate • A[...]

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. If you don’t make any selec[...]

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 boot OS DEL Enter BIOS setup F8 Enter Boot selection pop-up In the Express Gate Environment: Key Function <Alt> + <T ab> Switch between softw[...]

ASUS P5QLD PRO 5-33 Using the Conguration Panel Use the conguration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular conguration tool. The following tools are available: • Date and Time: set current date and time as well as time zone. • Input Method: choose your preferred input language and method. ?[...]

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. Using the LaunchBar The LaunchBar has several system icons that show you various system statuses and let you congure individual Express Gate set[...]

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 . Click to open Express Gate Help. Click to bring up power options window to boot to OS, res[...]

5-36 Chapter 5: Software support 2. Open Network. 3. Make the proper network congurations. 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. Express Gate will automatically[...]

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.g. WEP AUTO) in the E[...]

5-38 Chapter 5: Software support Conguring 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 conguration options are under the T ools menu. Updating Express Gate Y ou may update your existing Express Gate software to new versi[...]

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 ........................................... A-3[...]

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.asus.com/ support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS l[...]

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> . See page 4-24[...]

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 2.4.x (kernel) a nd later version s only . Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading co[...]

A-4 Appendix: CPU features[...]