Before You Proceed; Onboard Led - Asus P5QPL-VM EPU User Manual

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Before you proceed

Take 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.
• Before handling components, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded
• Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the
• Before you install or remove any component, switch off the ATX power supply and

Onboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system
is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down
the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard
component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)
The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings
when the system hangs due to overclocking failure. C.P.R. eliminates the
need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut
down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU
parameters to their default settings.
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.
object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, to avoid damaging them due to
static electricity.
bag that came with the component.
detach its power cord. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard,
peripherals, or components.
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