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P5QLD PRO
Motherboard
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E4881 First Edition V1 July 2009 Copyright © 2009 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 any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if:
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Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide ......................................................................................... ix P5QLD PRO specifications summary ....................................................... xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..................
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Contents 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-23 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-23 2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-25 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ........................................................
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Contents 4.5 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-22 4.5.1 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 4-23 4.5.2 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-24 4.5.3 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 4-25 4.5.4 USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-26 4.5.5 PCI PnP ....................................
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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 ........................................................... 5-25 5.3.8 ASUS EPU-4 Engine .................................................... 5-26 5.3.9 ASUS Express Gate .................................
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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 been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide r
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DO NOT throw the mercury-containing button cell battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste. 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 conn
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• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. This motherboard should only be used in environments with ambient temperatures between 5℃ (41℉) and 40℃ (104℉). • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Ho
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Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. Conventions used in this
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P5QLD PRO specifications summary ® 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 Memory Access Technology System Bus 1600(O.C.)*/1333/1066/800 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture - 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 1066/800/667MHz memo
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P5QLD PRO specifications summary ASUS Exclusive Intelligent overclocking tools: Overclocking Features - ASUS AI Booster utility Precision Tweaker: - 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 from 667MHz to 1333MHz for DDR2 - PCI Express frequency tuning from 100MHz to 180MHz at 1MHz increment Overclocking protection:
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product 1 introduction
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2 ASUS P5QLD PRO
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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 list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5QLD PRO motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1
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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’ health while minimizing the impact on the environment. Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo CPU support This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processor in the
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Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, 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 Taking only 5 seconds to go online from bootup, Express Gate is the one-stop gateway to instant fun! It’s a unique motherboard built-in OS. You can utilize the most popular Instant M
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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 files or running applications in quietest state while you are sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in a few seconds. ASUS Quiet Thermal Solution ASUS Quiet Thermal solution makes system more stable and enhances the overclocking capability. Fan Xpert ASU
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ASUS O.C. Profile The motherboard features the ASUS O.C. Profile that allows users to conveniently store or load multiple BIOS settings. The BIOS settings can be stored in the CMOS or a separate file, giving users freedom to share and distribute their favorite overclocking settings. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a bootable floppy disk, a USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD containing th
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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 speed in Windows environment without the hassle of booting the BIOS. See page 5-24 for details. Precision Tweaker This feature allows you to fine tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradual
