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xP5QL-VM EPU specications summaryASUS exclusive overclocking featuresSFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB tuning from 200MHz to 800MHz at 1MH

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-1Chapter 1Product introduction Motherboard ASUS P5QL-VM EPU motherboardCables 1 x Serial ATA cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual channel DDR2 1066 (O.C.)/800/667 supportThis motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rat

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-3ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is a utility that allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utility.C.P.R. (CPU Para

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change a

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page1. USB d

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core�2 Extreme

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-96. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that

iiE4576First Edition V1 March 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-113. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7 System memory1.7.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modu

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-131.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.• When u

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand Chip NO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B*Crucial BL12864AA1065.8FE5 1024MB

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-15DDR2-800 MHz capability(continued on the next page)Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand ChipNO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA*

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand ChipNO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B* C*Kingston KVR800D2N6/ 512 512MB

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-17Vendor Part No. SizeSS/DSBrand ChipNO.Timing DIMM (BIOS)VoltageDIMM SupportA* B* C*A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 2048MB DS ADATA AD20

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introductionSS - Single-sided / DS - Double - sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into any slot as Single-

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-191.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can

iiiNotices ... viSafety information ...

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-211.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear t

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-6, USBPW7-12)Set the jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mod

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-231.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Optical S/PDIF Out po

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introductionAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel conguration11. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) por

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-252. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs ar

1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-276. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three conn

1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction7. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-298. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to any o

iv1.10 Connectors ... 1-231.10.1 Rear panel connectors ...

1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction10. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modu

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 1-311.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). A

1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-1Chapter 2BIOS informationSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash disk in case you need to restore the BIOS

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utilityThe ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without using an OS-based utili

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-3• Enter the BIOS setup program. Go to the Tools menu to select EZ Flash 2 and press <Enter> to enable it. Press <Tab>

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS information• Only a USB ash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size s

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-5• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes u

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.2.3 Navigation keysAt the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-72.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system info

v2.4.6 PCI PnP ... 2-152.5 Power menu ...

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS informationLBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-92.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the i

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS informationFSB / CPU External Frequency SynchronizationCPU Frequency [xxx]Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to t

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-11Memory Voltage [Auto]Allows you to adjust Memory Over voltage and each step is 0.01500V.NB Voltage [Auto]Allows you to set the NB

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe following item appears only when you installed an Intel® CPU that supports the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep® Technolo

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-13South Bridge CongurationAudio Controller [Enabled]Allows you to set the audio controller. Conguration options: [Enabled] [Disab

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS informationThe Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-152.4.6 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Conguration and Power Interface (ACPI)

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-17Chassis Fan Speed [Ignored] or [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the Chassis fan speed in rota

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two cond

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS informationAddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]Sets the display mode for option ROM. Conguration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Curr

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-19After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings.User Access Level

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS information2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <

ASUS P5QL-VM EPU 2-212.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discar

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS information

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating th

viiiWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe A

ixCPU LGA775 Socket for Intel® Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Quad /Core�2 Extreme /Core�2 Quad /Core�2 Quad / Core�2 Duo / Pentium® dual-core processors Su