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- Page 1 P5QL-I/SI...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BIOS information Managing and updating your BIOS ..........2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-3 BIOS setup program ..............2-4 Main menu ..................2-5 2.3.1... - Page 4 Boot menu .................. 2-12 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............2-12 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-12 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-13 Tools menu ................. 2-14 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-14 2.7.2 AI NET 2................ 2-14 Exit menu ..................2-15...
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Page 5: Notices
Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm. DO NOT throw the motherboard in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper reuse of parts and recycling. -
Page 6: Safety Information
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. -
Page 7: 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 8: P5Ql-I/Si Specifications Summary
- 2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 800/667MHz memory modules - Supports up to 8GB 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 capacity... - Page 9 SM BIOS 2.5, ACPI 2.0a Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, PXE Support CD Contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Update Anti-virus software (OEM version) Accessories 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x I/O shield...
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Page 10: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
Chapter 1 Product introduction Thank you for buying an ASUS P5QL-I/SI motherboard! ® Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your motherboard package. Refer to page ix for the list of accessories. -
Page 11: Motherboard Overview
Motherboard overview 1.2.1 Motherboard layout Ensure that you install the motherboard into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis. Place six screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. -
Page 12: Layout Contents
Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. -
Page 13: System Memory
System memory 1.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 Channel B DIMM_B1 1.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. - Page 14 1024MB TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AE takeMS MS18T 51280-3SEA07100 · · 1024MB TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665AP takeMS MS18T 51280-3SP0717A · · 1024MB TAKEMS TMS1GB264C081-665QI takeMS MS18T 51280-3 · · 1024MB UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E · · 2048MB UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E · · ASUS P5QL-I/SI...
- Page 15 DDR2-800 MHz capability DIMM socket support (Optional) Size Vendor Part No. SS/DS Chip Brand Chip NO. 2048MB(Kit of 2) A-Data AD2800E001G0U Heat-Sink Package · · 1024MB A-Data M2GVD6G314170Q1E58 VDATA VD29608A8A-25EG80813 · · 2048MB A-Data AD2800002GMU Hynix Heat-Sink Package · · 4096MB(Kit of 2) A-Data AD2800E002GOU Heat-Sink Package...
- Page 16 • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. • B*: Supports one pair of modules inserted into both the blue slots as one pair of dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for the latest QVL. ASUS P5QL-I/SI...
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Page 17: Expansion Slots
Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. -
Page 18: Jumpers
Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After clearing the CMOS, reinstall the battery. ASUS P5QL-I/SI... -
Page 19: Keyboard Power (3-Pin Kbpwr)
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. When you set this jumper to pins 2–3 (+5VSB), you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar)s. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. -
Page 20: Connectors
6-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel 4-channel 6-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center ASUS P5QL-I/SI 1-11... -
Page 21: Internal Connectors
USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. USB 2.0 ports 5 and 6. -
Page 22: Cpu And Chassis Fan Connectors
These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! Only the CPU fan supports the ASUS Q-FAN feature. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. -
Page 23: Serial Ata Connectors (7-Pin Sata1-4)
USB connector (10-1 pin USB78) This connector is for a USB 2.0 port. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complys with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. -
Page 24: System Panel Connector (10-1 Pin F_Panel)
Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5QL-I/SI 1-15... -
Page 25: Software Support
The contents of the Support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. To run the Support CD Place the Support CD to the optical drive. -
Page 26: Chapter 2: Bios Information
BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. ®... -
Page 27: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the updating process. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www.asus.com. -
Page 28: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. -
Page 29: Bios Setup Program
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only a 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 can cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. -
Page 30: Main Menu
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5QL-I/SI... -
Page 31: Storage Configuration
Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. -
Page 32: Advanced Menu
CPU overheats. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute-Disable Bit Capability [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. Setting this item to [Disabled] forces the XD feature flag to always return to zero (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5QL-I/SI... -
Page 33: Chipset
The following item appears only when you installed an Intel CPU that supports the ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST). ® ® Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) Tech [Enabled] Technology. When set to [Enabled], you Allows you to use the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ®... -
Page 34: Usb Configuration
Allows you to set the maximum time that the BIOS waits for the USB storage device to initialize. Configuration options: [10 Sec] [20 Sec] [30 Sec] [40 Sec] Emulation Type [Auto] Allows you to select the emulation type. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5QL-I/SI... -
Page 35: Pci Pnp
2.4.5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. -
Page 36: Acpi Apic Support
Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] or [Ignored] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5QL-I/SI 2-11... -
Page 37: Boot Menu
POST items. 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. ™ 2-12... -
Page 38: Security
[View Only] - allows access but does not allow change to any field. [Limited] - allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. [Full Access] - allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. ASUS P5QL-I/SI 2-13... -
Page 39: Tools Menu
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Please see section 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details. -
Page 40: Exit Menu
When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5QL-I/SI 2-15...