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ii E4029Second Edition V2 June 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK 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 an...
Page 3 - iii; Contents; P5QL-E specifications summary; Product introduction; Memory configurations
iii Contents Notices ....................................................................................................... viiiSafety information ...................................................................................... ixAbout this guide .................................................
Page 4 - iv; Powering up; Starting up for the first time; BIOS setup; Creating a bootable floppy disk
iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-20 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-2...
Page 5 - AHCI Configuration
v Contents 4 .3.7 AHCI Configuration ....................................................... 4-15 4.3.8 System Information ....................................................... 4-16 4.4 Ai Tweaker menu ........................................................................ 4-16 4.4.1 Ai Overclock...
Page 6 - Boot Settings Configuration; Software support; ASUS MyLogo2; RAID configurations
vi Contents 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-32 4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-34 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-34 4 .7.2 Boot S...
Page 7 - vii; RAID definitions
vii Contents 5.4.1 RAID definitions ............................................................ 5-46 5.4.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ..................................... 5-47 5.4.3 Intel ® RAID configurations ............................................. 5-47 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk...
Page 8 - viii; Notices; Federal Communications Commission Statement; may cause undesired operation.; could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.; Canadian Department of Communications Statement
viii 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 c...
Page 9 - ix; Safety information; Electrical safety
ix 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 cabl...
Page 10 - About this guide; How this guide is organized
x About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring 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 i...
Page 11 - xi; Conventions used in this guide; Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.; Command
xi Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than...
Page 12 - High Definition Audio; ALC1200, 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
xii P5QL-E specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium ® Extreme / Pentium ® D / Pentium ® 4 Processors Supports Intel ® next-generation 45nm multi-core CPUs Compatible with Intel ® 06/05B/05A processors * Refer to www.asus.com for Intel C...
Page 13 - ASUS Unique Features; - FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 800 MHz at 1 MHz
xiii P5QL-E specifications summary ASUS Unique Features ASUS Power Saving Solution: - ASUS EPU - Six Engine - ASUS 3rd Generation 8-phase Power Design - ASUS AI Nap ASUS Unique Feature - ASUS Express Gate ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution: - ASUS Fanless Design: unique stylish heatsink - ASUS Fan Xpert AS...
Page 14 - *Specifications are subject to change without notice.; Internal I/O Connectors
xiv *Specifications are subject to change without notice. P5QL-E specifications summary Back Panel I/O Ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Coaxial) 1 x S/PDIF Out (Optical) 1 x IEEE1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 8-channel Audio I/O ...
Page 15 - This chapter describes the motherboard
1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Page 16 - Chapter summary
ASUS P5QL-E Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................
Page 17 - Package contents
ASUS P5QL-E 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® P5QL-E 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, c...
Page 18 - Chapter 1: Product Introduction; Special features; Product highlights; This motherboard supports the latest Intel; Intel; latency of the memory accesses.; DDR2 memory support; feature optimizes the use of available memory size.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Intel ® Core™2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™2 Duo Processor Support This motherboard supports the latest Intel ® Core™ 2 Extreme / Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo processors in the LGA775 package. It is excellent for multi...
Page 19 - consumers’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment.
ASUS P5QL-E 1-3 IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high speed digital interface for audio/video appliances such as digital television, digital video camcorders, storage peripherals & other PC portable devices. See page 2-28 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready This motherboa...
Page 20 - ASUS unique features; ASUS Power Saving Solution; computing power and energy consumption.; ASUS EPU-Six Engine; The new ASUS EPU - the world’s first power saving engine, has been; Fan Xpert; achieve a quiet and cool environment.; AI Nap; environment, simply click the mouse or press a key.; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3; USB flash disk containing the BIOS file.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.2 ASUS unique features ASUS Power Saving Solution ASUS Power Saving solution intelligently and automatically provides balanced computing power and energy consumption. ASUS EPU-Six Engine The new ASUS EPU - the world’s first power saving engine, has been upgrad...
Page 21 - without entering windows at anytime!; USB drive and downloading to USB drives only .
ASUS P5QL-E 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash 2 EZ Flash 2 is a user-friendly BIOS update utility. Simply press the predefined hotkey to launch the utility and update the BIOS without entering the OS. Update your BIOS easily without preparing a bootable diskette or using an OS-based flash utility. ASUS Q-Shield The...
Page 22 - ASUS Exclusive Overclocking Features; AI Booster; environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS.; Precision Tweaker 2
1-6 Chapter 1: Product Introduction 1.3.3 ASUS Exclusive 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. Precision Tweaker 2 Allows the user to adjust the NB Voltage, FSB termination Voltage, CP...
Page 23 - This chapter lists the hardware setup
2 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.
Page 25 - Before you proceed; or change any motherboard settings.; • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any; Onboard LED; the location of the onboard LED.
ASUS P5QL-E 2-1 2.1 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. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a ...
Page 26 - Chapter 2: Hardware information; Motherboard overview; ensure that the motherboard fits into it.; motherboard components.; Placement direction; as indicated in the image below.; Screw holes; DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information P5QL-E 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause yo...
Page 27 - Refer to; Motherboard layout
ASUS P5QL-E 2-3 P5QL-E DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) PCIEX16_1 FLOPPY PRI_EID E ALC1200 ICS Atheros L1E LSI L-FW3227 CHASSIS SPDIF_OUT CHA_FAN1 PWR_FAN SB_PWR PANEL CHA_FAN2 PCIe Sto...
Page 28 - Layout contents; Page; PCI slots
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Connectors/Jumpers Page 1. PCI slots 2-19 2. PCI Express x1 slots 2-19 3. PCI Express 2.0 x16 slot 2-19 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-20 5. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB) 2-21 6. USB device wake-up ...
Page 30 - Installing the CPU; and the load lever is on your left.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap u...
Page 31 - socket then fit the socket alignment; Some heatsinks come with
ASUS P5QL-E 2-7 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket then fit the soc...
Page 33 - Installing the CPU heatsink and fan
ASUS P5QL-E 2-9 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 and heatsink assembly. If you...
Page 34 - Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan; the connector on the motherboard.; P5QL-E CPU fan connector
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. 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 To uninstall the...
Page 35 - Channel A; System memory; Overview; The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:
ASUS P5QL-E 2-11 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 figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5QL-E P5QL...
Page 36 - DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.; Recommended Memory Configurations; • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The; Mode; Vista x64 Edition
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. Recommended Memory Configurations • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total siz...
Page 39 - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2 QVL.
ASUS P5QL-E 2-15 DDR2-667 MHz capability Size Vendor Chip No. ChipBrand SS/ DS Part No. DIMM support A B C 512MB Kingston KVR667D2N5/512 Hynix SS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 • • • 1G Kingston KVR667D2N5/1G Hynix DS HY5PS12821EFP-Y5 • • • 2G Kingston KVR667D2N5/2G Micron DS 7RE22 D9HNL • • • 512MB Qimonda HYS64...
Page 40 - Removing a DDR2 DIMM; The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force.; Installing a DDR2 DIMM; the motherboard and the components.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 Removing a DDR2 DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM migh...
Page 41 - Expansion slots; describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.; Installing an expansion card; it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.; Configuring an expansion card; Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.; inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.
ASUS P5QL-E 2-17 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. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical ...
Page 42 - Interrupt assignments; IRQ assignments for this motherboard; * These IRQs are usually available for PCI devices.; IRQ; Standard interrupt assignments
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments IRQ assignments for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared – – – – – – – PCI slot 2 – shared – – – – – – PCI slot 3 – — shared – – – – – LAN (L1E) – shared – – – – – – PCIe Storage Controller shared – – – – – – – PCIe x16_1...
Page 43 - the location of the slots.
ASUS P5QL-E 2-19 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. Refer to the figure below for the location of the slots. 2.5.5 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI ...
Page 44 - Jumpers; This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.; parameter settings to default values.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You 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...
Page 45 - first to adjust the desired; P5QL-E CPU/Northbridge overvoltage setting
ASUS P5QL-E 2-21 2. CPU / Northbridge overvoltage setting (3-pin OV_CPU, 3-pin OV_NB) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the advanced CPU and Northbridge overvoltage settings in BIOS. Read the following information before you change the jumper settings. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the adva...
Page 46 - Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode; 00mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise, the system will
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, PS2_USBPW56, USBPW7-10, USBPW1112) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up ...
Page 47 - Connectors; Rear panel connectors; LAN port LED indications
ASUS P5QL-E 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Activity Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port LED indications SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED LAN...
Page 49 - Internal connectors; signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive.; using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.; P5QL-E Floppy disk drive connector
ASUS P5QL-E 2-25 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy 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 floppy disk drive....
Page 51 - Configure SATA as; to avoid mechanical conflict with huge; right angle side; P5QL-E SATA connectors; When using hot-plug and NCQ, set the configure SATA as in the BIOS to
ASUS P5QL-E 2-27 3. ICH10R Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 configuration with the Intel ® Matrix Storage Technolo...
Page 52 - These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable; The USB module need to be purchased separately.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB 78, USB 910, USB 1112) 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 U...
Page 53 - of the system chassis.; The IEEE 1394 module need to be purchased separately.
ASUS P5QL-E 2-29 5. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for a IEEE 1394a port. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Never connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing ...
Page 54 - cable matches the ground pin of the connector.; not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!; P5QL-E fan connectors
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN1-2, 3-pin PWR_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA~2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of 1 A~6 A (72 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherb...
Page 55 - The ASUS HDMI-equipped graphics card and the S/PDIF Out cable are; P5QL-E Chassis intrusion connector; P5QL-E Digital audio connector
ASUS P5QL-E 2-31 8. 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 ...
Page 56 - of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.; We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio; Front Panel Type; item in the BIOS is set to; P5QL-E Analog front panel connector; The serial port module cable is purchased separately.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. 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. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. • We re...
Page 58 - read from or written to the HDD.; P5QL-E System panel connector
2-34 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 dri...
Page 60 - This chapter describes the power up
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
Page 62 - b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain); BIOS Beep
ASUS P5QL-E 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off.3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped...
Page 63 - Chapter 3: Powering up; Turning off the computer; Using the OS shut down function; Start; Using the dual function power switch
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 Turn Off Computer . 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts dow...
Page 64 - This chapter tells how to change the
4 Chapter 3: 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.
Page 66 - Managing and updating your BIOS; ASUS Update; (Updates the BIOS in Windows; ASUS EZ Flash 2; (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk); (Updates the BIOS using a USB flash disk or the; Installing ASUS Update; ASUS Update utility; Save the current BIOS file; Quit all Windows
ASUS P5QL-E 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 using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) 3...
Page 67 - Chapter 4: BIOS setup; Select the ASUS FTP site nearest; Auto Select; Updating the BIOS through the Internet; desktop by clicking; from the; Next
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select . Click Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs ...
Page 68 - Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file; To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:; The ASUS Update utility is; Locate the BIOS file from the Open
ASUS P5QL-E 4-3 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 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 fil...
Page 69 - Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Windows ® Vista environment a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click from the Windows ® desktop, then select Computer . c. Right-click Floppy Disk Drive then click Format to display the Format 3 1/2 Floppy dialog box. d. Sel...
Page 70 - ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility; Tools; menu to select; EZ Flash2; process and automatically reboots the system when done.; with
ASUS P5QL-E 4-5 To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk or a USB flash disk, then restart the system. 3. You can launch the EZ Flash 2 by two methods. (1) Insert the flo...
Page 71 - AFUDOS utility; corrupted during the updating process.; Copying the current BIOS; To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:; 024KB free space to save the file.; the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.; Updating the BIOS file; the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted...
Page 72 - filename at the DOS prompt.; completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.; The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.
ASUS P5QL-E 4-7 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support DVD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk....
Page 73 - ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility; disk that contains the updated BIOS file.; Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD; ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB.
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 file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD or the USB fla...
Page 74 - BIOS setup program; and updating your BIOS; the first two failed.; compatibility and stability. Select the; Load Setup Defaults; item under the
ASUS P5QL-E 4-9 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 3.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfigu...
Page 75 - Menu bar; For changing the basic system configuration; The navigation keys may differ from one screen to another.; BIOS menu screen
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [10:55:25] System Date [Mon 04/07/20...
Page 76 - Menu items; displays the specific items for that; Configuration fields; configuration options for that item.; Scroll bar; not fit on the screen. Press the; General help
ASUS P5QL-E 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items.The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid tri...
Page 77 - Main menu; you an overview of the basic system information.; Refer to section; screen; for information on the menu screen; Allows you to set the system time.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. Refer to section 3.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Screen Selec...
Page 78 - N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system.
ASUS P5QL-E 4-13 4.3.5 SATA 1-6 While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of Serial ATA devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the SATA device information. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option...
Page 79 - Selects the DMA mode.; Storage Configuration; want to configure the item.; If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration op...
Page 81 - System Information; automatically detects the items in this menu.; AMIBIOS; Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.; Processor; Displays the auto-detected CPU specification.; System Memory; Displays the auto-detected system memory.; Ai Tweaker menu; Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.8 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory ...
Page 82 - Manual; Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters.; Auto; Loads the optimal settings for the system.; Ai Overclock Tuner; item to; the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
ASUS P5QL-E 4-17 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Ai Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner [Auto] FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] DRAM Frequency [Au...
Page 83 - Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.; DRAM Frequency; configuration options vary with the; FSB Frequency; FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization; Front Side Bus; the PCIE frequency. The values range from 100 to 180.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.2 FSB Strap to North Bridge [Auto] When set to [Auto], the FSB Strap will be adjusted automatically by FSB Frequency and DRAM Frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [200MHz] [266MHz] [333MHz] [400 MHz] 4.4.4 DRAM Timing Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [M...
Page 85 - Adjusting this item might enhance DRAM overclocking ability.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup READ To READ Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(S) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 DRAM Clocks] WRITE To WRITE Delay(D) [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [1 DRAM Clocks] – [15 ...
Page 86 - The following two sub-items appear only when you set the; Ai Transaction; Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently, and
ASUS P5QL-E 4-21 The following two sub-items appear only when you set the Ai Transaction Booster item to [Manual]. Common Performance Level [05] Set this item to a higher level for better compatibility or a lower level for better performance. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the value....
Page 89 - Advanced menu; field values can cause the system to malfunction.; CPU Configuration; automatically detects.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Select Screen Select Item Enter ...
Page 90 - The options vary depending on the CPU you install.; Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support.; A full reset is required to apply the setting.; CPU Ratio control
ASUS P5QL-E 4-25 Ratio CMOS Setting: [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use <+> and <-> to adjust the value. Configuration options: [Auto] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] The options vary depending on the CPU you install. C1E Support [...
Page 91 - Chipset; North Bridge Configuration
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.2 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI...
Page 92 - item appears only when you enable this item.
ASUS P5QL-E 4-27 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration High Definition Audio [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the High Definition Audio Controller. The following item appears only when you enable this item. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to ...
Page 93 - USB Configuration; item then press to display the configuration options.; USB Devices Enabled; Allows you to enable or disable the USB Host Controllers.; USB Functions; Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller.; USB 2.0 Controller Mode
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item s...
Page 94 - PCIPnP; configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot.; USB Mass Storage Device Configuration
ASUS P5QL-E 4-29 4.5.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCIPnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures al...
Page 95 - Power menu; configuration options.
4-30 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 configuration options. 4.6.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power I...
Page 96 - RTC Alarm Date; will become user-configurable with set values.; causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.
ASUS P5QL-E 4-31 4.6.4 APM Configuration 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, what...
Page 97 - Allows you to enable or disable the CPU Q-fan.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [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 [...
Page 98 - Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q-fan.; The following item appears only when you enable; Chassis Q-Fan Control
ASUS P5QL-E 4-33 The following item appears only when you enable CPU Q-Fan Control . CPU Fan Profile [Standard] Allows you to set the appropriate performance level of the CPU fan. When set to [Standard], the CPU fan automatically adjusts depending on the CPU temperature. Set this item to [Silent] to...
Page 99 - Boot menu; Boot Device Priority
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [xxx Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the avai...
Page 100 - Sets the display mode for option ROM.; Interrupt 19 Capture
ASUS P5QL-E 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 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. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
Page 101 - Security; an item then press to display the configuration options.; Change Supervisor Password; Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The; for information on how to; change other security settings.
4-36 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 configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Passw...
Page 102 - Change User Password; Select this item to set or change the user password. The; User Password; item on; Not Installed; Clear User Password; Select this item to clear the user password.
ASUS P5QL-E 4-37 User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] [No Access] prevents user access to the Setup utility. [View Only] allows access but does not allow change...
Page 103 - Tools menu; Express Gate
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears....
Page 104 - environment after clearing its settings.; AI Net 2
ASUS P5QL-E 4-39 Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Sets countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first screen before starting Windows or other installed OS. Choose [Prompt User] to stay at the first screen of Express Gate for user action. Configuration options: [Prompt User] [1 secon...
Page 105 - This item allows you to store or load multiple BIOS settings.; Load from Profile 1/2
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup • This function can support devices such as a USB flash disk or a 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! Current CMOS Restore CMOS A: Note [Enter] Selec...
Page 106 - Exit menu; Exit & Discard Changes; Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.; Discard Changes; Ok
ASUS P5QL-E 4-41 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. Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from t...
Page 108 - This chapter describes the contents of
5 Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support DVD that comes with the motherboard package.
Page 110 - Installing an operating system; This motherboard supports Windows; Support DVD information; Running the support DVD; Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.; • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup
ASUS P5QL-E 5-1 If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows ® XP/64-bit XP/Vista/64-bit Vista o...
Page 111 - Chapter 5: Software support; Drivers menu; devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices.; Norton Internet Security 2008; Installs the Norton Internet Security 2008.; Intel Chipset Driver; Installs the Intel chipset driver.; Realtek Audio Driver; Installs the Realtek audio driver.
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 - Installation Wizard for Anti-Virus and Drivers Utility Launches the ASUS installation ...
Page 112 - Utilities menu; ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities; Installs all of the utilities through the Installation Wizard.
ASUS P5QL-E 5-3 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. Click to display the next page Click to return to the previous page ASUS InstAll-Installation Wizard for Utilities Installs all of the utilities through the Installation W...
Page 113 - in healthy operating condition.; Installs the PhotoImpact image editing software.
5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS AI Suite An innovative application to do overclock...
Page 114 - ASUS Express Gate Installer; Installs the ASUS Express Gate.; Make Disk menu; Allows you to create an JMicron JMB363 32bit
ASUS P5QL-E 5-5 ASUS Express Gate Installer Installs the ASUS Express Gate. 5.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu contains items to create the Intel ICH10R RAID/AHCI driver disk. JMicron JMB363 32bit AHCI Driver Allows you to create an JMicron JMB363 32bit AHCI driver disk. Intel ICH10 32/64 bit R...
Page 115 - Manual menu; open the folder of the user manual.; Adobe; ASUS Contact information; this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
5-6 Chapter 5: Software support 5.2.5 Manual menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the folder of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before ope...
Page 116 - Other information; specified information.; Motherboard Info; Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.; Browse this DVD; Displays the support DVD contents in graphical format.
ASUS P5QL-E 5-7 5.2.7 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. Bro...
Page 117 - Filelist; requesting technical support.
5-8 Chapter 5: Software support Filelist Displays the contents of the support DVD and a brief description of each in text format. Technical support form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Page 118 - Software information; utility lets you customize the boot logo. The boot logo is the; • Before using the ASUS MyLogo2; Configuration
ASUS P5QL-E 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 file that came with the software application for more information. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 ™ The ASUS MyLogo2 ™ utili...
Page 119 - load the new boot logo.
5-10 Chapter 5: Software support 9. 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. 8. Adjust the boot image to your desired size by selecting a value on...
Page 120 - Audio configurations; Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek; Realtek HD; Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows VistaTM
ASUS P5QL-E 5-11 5.3.2 Audio configurations The Realtek ® 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 CODEC also includes the Realtek ® propri...
Page 121 - Device advanced settings; Information; Connector settings; Connector Settings; Exit; Exit; Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings.
5-12 Chapter 5: Software support Device advanced settings Click Device advanced settings to show further settings for the playback and recording device. Information Click the Information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec,...
Page 122 - Speaker Configuration
ASUS P5QL-E 5-13 Digital Output The Realtek ® audio CODEC allows you to connect an external audio output device via the coaxial/digital S/PDIF port. You can set your listening environment, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.To set the digital out...
Page 123 - tab allows you to configure
5-14 Chapter 5: Software support Line In The Line In tab allows you to configure audio input settings using the analog line in port.To set the analog line in options1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Line In tab. 2. Click Set Default Device to set the analog line in port as the default ...
Page 124 - Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XPTM; Click the information button (; Minimize; Click the minimize button (; Click the exit button (
ASUS P5QL-E 5-15 Control settings window Configuration options Information button Exit button Minimize button B. Realtek HD Audio Manager for Windows XP™ Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec...
Page 125 - the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select; Sound Effect; the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings.; Mixer; to set all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input.
5-16 Chapter 5: Software support Sound Effect The Realtek ® audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure.To set the sound effect options1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, cl...
Page 126 - Microphone
ASUS P5QL-E 5-17 Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings.To set the Audio I/O options1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Audio I/O tab. 2. Click the drop-down menu to select the channel configuration. 3. The control settings window displays the stat...
Page 127 - D Audio Demo
5-18 Chapter 5: Software support 3D Audio Demo The 3D Audio Demo option gives you a demonstration of the 3D audio feature.To start the 3D Audio Demo1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. 2. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings...
Page 128 - ASUS PC Probe II; Installing PC Probe II; the; Utilities; Launching PC Probe II; Start > All Programs; Using PC Probe II; the utility configuration. By
ASUS P5QL-E 5-19 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...
Page 129 - Button; Opens the Configuration window; Preferences; You can customize the application using
5-20 Chapter 5: Software support Button Function Opens the Configuration window Opens the Report windowOpens the Desktop Management Interface windowOpens the Peripheral Component Interconnect windowOpens the Windows Management Instrumentation windowOpens the hard disk drive, memory, CPU usage window...
Page 130 - another position from the list box. Click OK when finished.; Hardware monitor panels; using the Config window.
ASUS P5QL-E 5-21 Changing the monitor panels position To 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 finished. Moving the monitor panels All monitor panels move together usi...
Page 131 - WMI browser
5-22 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. T...
Page 133 - Configuring PC Probe II
5-24 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 Configuring PC Probe II Click to view and adjust the sensor threshold values. The Config window has two t...
Page 134 - ASUS AI Suite; Install the; ASUS EPU - Six Engine; before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Otherwise,; Installing AI Suite; appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.; AI Suite; Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.; Launching AI Suite; Click this icon to close or restore the application.; Using AI Suite; the Normal icon to restore the system to normal state.
ASUS P5QL-E 5-25 5.3.4 ASUS AI Suite ASUS AI Suite allows you to launch AI Booster, AI Nap and Fan Xpert utilities easily. Install the ASUS EPU - Six Engine before the ASUS AI Suite utility. Otherwise, the ASUS AI Suite will not function properly. Installing AI Suite To install AI Suite on your comp...
Page 135 - Other feature buttons
5-26 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 volt...
Page 136 - ASUS AI Nap; on the confirmation screen.; Yes; on; click the; icon on the OS taskbar, select; and click; Use power; . Unclick the the item to switch the function back.
ASUS P5QL-E 5-27 5.3.5 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 quieter system operation.After installing AI Suite from the bundled Support DVD, you can launch the utility by ...
Page 137 - ASUS Fan Xpert; icon on the Windows; button on the AI Suite main window.; CPU Fan; or; Chassis Fan
5-28 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.6 ASUS Fan Xpert Asus Fan Xpert intelligently allows you to adjust both the CPU and chassis fan speeds according to different ambient temperatures caused by different climate conditions in different geographic regions and your PC’s system loading. The built-in va...
Page 138 - Fan profile modes; This mode minimizes fan speed for quiet fan operation.; For
ASUS P5QL-E 5-29 Click to get the calibration between the fan rotation and fan speed ratio Click to close the Calibration window Fan profile modes • Disable: Select this mode to disable the Fan Xpert function. • Standard: This mode makes the fan adjust speed in moderate pattern. • Silent: This mode ...
Page 139 - ASUS AI Booster; WIndows
5-30 Chapter 5: Software support 5.3.7 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 S...
Page 140 - Installing 6 Engine; Drivers; Launching 6 Engine; notification; Run Calibration
ASUS P5QL-E 5-31 5.3.8 ASUS EPU–6 Engine ASUS EPU–6 Engine is an energy-efficient tool that satisfies different computing needs. This utility provides four modes that you can select to enhance system performance or save power. Selecting Auto mode will have the system shift modes automatically accord...
Page 141 - Engine main menu; Current
5-32 Chapter 5: Software support 6 Engine main menu Auto Mode Runs calibration Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Max. Power Saving Mode Advanced settings for each mode (refer to the next page for further information) Displays CPU Power and Total CPU Energy Saving *Shifts betw...
Page 142 - Advanced settings menu; Advance; Configuration options in Advanced settings menu; • vCore Voltage Downgrade:
ASUS P5QL-E 5-33 Advanced settings menu Click Advance ( ) from the 6 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 Move the slider to adjustClick the arrow to see more options Rest...
Page 143 - Adjusts fan speeds to reduce noise and save system power.
5-34 Chapter 5: Software support Configuration options Turbo Mode High Performance Mode Medium Power Saving Mode Maximum Power Saving Mode CPU Frequency Overclocking +1% to +30% N/A Downclocking -1% to -50% Downclocking -1% to -50% vCore Voltage Downgrade N/A N/A Small/Medium/ High Small/Medium/ Hig...
Page 144 - ASUS AI Direct Link; Using AI Direct Link; Incoming folder > Enable incoming folder; Incoming
ASUS P5QL-E 5-35 5.3.9 ASUS AI Direct Link ASUS AI Direct Link allows you to form a computer-to-computer network via a network cable to share files with high transfer rate. You must first connect two computers (at least one of them is ASUS product) using a network cable, and then install the utility...
Page 145 - Incoming folder > Change incoming folder; to open the system directories,; opens. Put the files you want
5-36 Chapter 5: Software support The default path of the AIDirectLinkIncoming folder is C:\Program Files\ASUS\AI Direct Link. To change its location, disable the incoming folder first. Then, select Incoming folder > Change incoming folder to open the system directories, and move the AIDirectLinkI...
Page 146 - Installing ASUS Express Gate; • ASUS Express Gate supports installation on SATA HDDs in; IDE mode; • ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to; motherboard chipset-; only. All onboard extended SATA ports and; The InstallShield Wizard for Express; N e x t
ASUS P5QL-E 5-37 5.3.10 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. I...
Page 147 - The First Screen; Express Gate’s first screen appears within; The Express Gate Environment; or Skype from the first screen), a first time; Volume C
5-38 Chapter 5: Software support The First Screen Express Gate’s first screen appears within a few seconds after you power on the computer. From here, you can immediately start the web browser or Skype.You can also choose to continue booting normally (e.g. to your installed OS such as Windows), ente...
Page 148 - Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys; In the Express Gate Environment:; Key; Save screen snapshot as picture to file
ASUS P5QL-E 5-39 Knowing the Express Gate hot-keys Here is a list of common-used hot-keys for Express Gate. In the First Screen: Key Function PAUSE/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> + ...
Page 149 - Using the Configuration Panel; : set current date and time as well as time zone.; automatically use the connected port.; default configuration.; after clearing its settings.
5-40 Chapter 5: Software support Using the Configuration Panel Use the configuration panel to change various Express Gate settings. Click on an icon to open a particular configuration tool. The following tools are available:• Date and Time : set current date and time as well as time zone. • Input Me...
Page 150 - Using the LaunchBar; Configuration Panel; drive and downloading to USB drives only.; Shows network status click to configure network.
ASUS P5QL-E 5-41 • Screen Settings : Choose the most optimal screen resolution for your display. • Volume 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 configur...
Page 151 - How Do I Get on to the Internet
5-42 Chapter 5: Software support 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 G...
Page 152 - Make the proper network configurations.; to your DSL/cable modem), enable both LAN1 and LAN2. Express Gate will; button to detect the change.; for any; Setup; to configure the static IP settings
ASUS P5QL-E 5-43 2. Open Network. 3. Make the proper network configurations. 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. ...
Page 153 - field. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select; Using the Photo Manager; ASUS Express Gate supports HDDs connected to; only. All onboard extended SATA ports and
5-44 Chapter 5: Software support • 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 field. If your wireless access point has security enabled, select the corresponding securit...
Page 154 - Configuring Express Gate in BIOS Setup; under the; Updating Express Gate; file to start software update.; Repairing Express Gate; to
ASUS P5QL-E 5-45 Configuring 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 first screen. Express Gate configuration options are under the Tools menu. Refer to section 3.8.2 Express Gate for details. Updating ...
Page 155 - size or larger than the existing drive.; section; Creating a RAID driver disk
5-46 Chapter 5: Software support 5.4 RAID configurations The motherboard comes with the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge RAID controller that allows you to configure IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. 5.4.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to ...
Page 156 - ICH10R Southbridge chip.; Setting the RAID item in BIOS; navigating through the BIOS Setup.; Installing Serial ATA hard disks; To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration:
P5QL-E 5-47 5.4.3 Intel ® RAID configurations This motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (0+1) and Intel ® Matrix Storage configurations for Serial ATA hard disks drives through the Intel ® ICH10R Southbridge chip. Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS S...
Page 157 - The Intel; the menus and select the menu options.; may not exactly match the items on your screen.
5-48 Chapter 5: Software support Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors support...
Page 158 - completing your selection.
P5QL-E 5-49 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down ar...
Page 159 - The default stripe size is 128 KB.; go back to the Create Volume menu.
5-50 Chapter 5: Software support 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a highe...
Page 160 - back to Create Volume menu.
P5QL-E 5-51 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>.3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down a...
Page 163 - after completing your selection.
5-54 Chapter 5: Software support 4. The Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The following pop-up screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XX...
Page 164 - Creating a RAID driver disk; Creating a RAID driver disk without entering the OS; Write-protect the floppy disk to avoid computer virus infection.
P5QL-E 5-55 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® XP operating system on a hard disk drive that is included in a RAID set. For Windows ® Vista™ operating system, use either a floppy disk or a USB device with the RAID driver. 5.5.1 Cr...
Page 165 - To install the RAID driver in Windows
5-56 Chapter 5: Software support To install the RAID driver in Windows ® XP: 1. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F6 key to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. 2. Press <F6> then insert the floppy disk with RAID driver into the floppy disk drive. 3. When prom...
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