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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Serial.port.connectors.(10-1.pin.COM1)

The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to the

connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately.

10.. LPT.connector.(26-1.pin.LPT)

The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer. LPT

standardizes as IEEE 1394, which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC-compatible

computers.

P5QL-EM.COM.Port.Connector

P5QL-EM

COM1

P5QL-EM.Parallel.Port.Connector

P5QL-EM

LPT

STB#

AFD

PD0

ERR#

PD1

INIT#

PD2

SLIN#

PD3

GND

PD4

GND

PD7

PD6

PD5

GND

GND
GND

ACK#

GND

BUSY

SLCT

GND

Summary of Contents for P5QL-EM - Motherboard - Micro ATX

Page 1: ...Motherboard P5QL EM ...

Page 2: ...MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR ...

Page 3: ...Layout contents 1 7 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU 1 7 1 6 1 Installing the CPU 1 8 1 6 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1 10 1 6 3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1 11 1 7 System memory 1 11 1 7 1 Overview 1 11 1 7 2 Memory configurations 1 12 1 7 3 Installing a DIMM 1 16 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 1 16 1 8 Expansion slots 1 17 1 8 1 Installing an expansion card 1 17 1 8 2 Configuring an e...

Page 4: ...enu screen 2 8 2 2 2 Menu bar 2 8 2 2 3 Navigation keys 2 8 2 2 4 Menu items 2 9 2 2 5 Sub menu items 2 9 2 2 6 Configuration fields 2 9 2 2 7 Pop up window 2 9 2 2 8 Scroll bar 2 9 2 2 9 General help 2 9 2 3 Main menu 2 10 2 3 1 System Time 2 10 2 3 2 System Date 2 10 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 2 10 2 3 4 SATA 1 6 2 10 2 3 5 Storage Configuration 2 11 2 3 6 System Information 2 11 2 4 Advanced menu ...

Page 5: ...rt 2 18 2 5 4 APM Configuration 2 18 2 5 5 Hardware Monitor 2 19 2 6 Boot menu 2 19 2 6 1 Boot Device Priority 2 20 2 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 20 2 6 3 Security 2 20 2 7 Tools menu 2 22 2 7 1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2 22 2 7 2 Express Gate 2 22 2 7 3 AI NET 2 2 23 2 8 Exit menu 2 23 ...

Page 6: ...na Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the...

Page 7: ...er Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it carefully read all the manuals that came with the package Before using the product make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged If you detect any damage contact your dealer immediately To avoid short circuits keep paper clips screws and staples away from connectors slots sockets and ...

Page 8: ...y to yourself when trying to complete a task CAUTION Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task NOTE Tips and additional information to help you complete a task IMPORTANT Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task 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 a...

Page 9: ...orts two DIMM modules only for yellow DIMMs when overclock to DDR2 1066 Graphics Integrated Intel GMA X4500 graphics with DirectX10 support Maximum shared memory of 352MB Supports HDMI Technology with HDCP compliant with max resolution 1920 x 1080p 60Hz Supports DVI D with HDCP compliant with max resolution 1900 x 1200 60Hz Supports RGB with max resolution 2048 x 1536 75Hz Dual VGA output support ...

Page 10: ...use Keyboard port 1 x LAN RJ45 port 6 x USB 2 0 1 1 ports 8 channel Audio I O port Internal connectors 1 x High definition Front Panel Audio connector 1 x S PDIF out connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x System panel connector 3 x USB connectors for additional six USB 2 0 ports 1 x CPU 1 x Chassis 1 x Power Fan connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE con...

Page 11: ...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 LGA775 Intel Core 2 and Quad core Processor Ready This motherboard supports the latest Intel Core 2 processors in LGA775 package It also can support Intel next...

Page 12: ...age specification delivering enhanced scalability and doubling the bus bandwidth for high speed data retrieval and saves The external SATA port located at the back I O provide smart setup and hot plug function Easily backup photos videos and other entertainment contents to external devices High Definition Audio Enjoy high quality sound system on your PC The onboard 8 channel HD audio High Definiti...

Page 13: ... See page 2 20 for details 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 See page 2 3 for details ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BI...

Page 14: ...ent place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard peripherals and or components Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indi...

Page 15: ... damage motherboard components 1 5 1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 1 5 2 Screw holes Place eight screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis Do not overtighten the scre...

Page 16: ...hium Cell CMOS Power 24 4cm 9 6in PS 2KBMS USB56 RTL 81111C LGA775 PWR_FAN CPU_FAN Intel ICH10 Marvell 6111B2 Intel G43 FLOPPY COM1 SATA12 SATA34 SATA56 CLRTC SB_PWR CD DDR2 DIMM_A1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_A2 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_B1 64 bit 240 pin module DDR2 DIMM_B2 64 bit 240 pin module PANEL JMB381 PRI_EIDE RTM870T 945 ALC1200 LPT AAFP SPDIF_OUT CHASSIS LAN1_USB12 1394 ESATA ...

Page 17: ...r 4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 25 1 6 Central Processing Unit CPU The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Core 2 Quad Core 2 Extreme Core 2 Duo Pentium D Pentium Extreme Pentium 4 and Celeron processors Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Connect the chassis fan cable to the CHA_FAN connector to ensure system stability Upon purchase of the mo...

Page 18: ...ins do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU 2 Press the load lever with your thumb A then move it to the left B until it is released from the retention tab 4 Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle 4A then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove 4B 3 Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle A B Load lever Retention...

Page 19: ...mal Interface Material If it gets into your eyes or touches your skin ensure that you wash it off immediately and seek professional medical help Some heatsinks come with pre applied thermal paste If so skip this step To prevent contaminating the paste DO NOT spread the paste with your finger directly 7 Close the load plate A then push the load lever B until it snaps into the retention tab The moth...

Page 20: ...nstall the heatsink and fan assembly Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly The type of CPU heatsink and fan assembly may differ but the installation steps and fucntions should remain the same The illustration above is for reference only To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU m...

Page 21: ...iagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 4 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard 1 7 System memory 1 7 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 A A B B A A B B P5QL EM 240 pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets P5QL EM R...

Page 22: ...bit Windows OS when having 4GB or more memory installed on the motherboard Due to chipset limitation this motherboard only supports up to the total of four ranks four sides in total of RAM at max This motherboard does not support DIMMs made up of 256 megabit Mb chips or less Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 One DIMM DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS Two DIMMs DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS SS DS...

Page 23: ...3C 5 Nanya DS NT5TU64M8BE 3C72155700CP 1G GEIL GX21GB5300SX 3 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 2G GEIL GX22GB5300LX 5 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 2G GEIL GX24GB5300LDC 5 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 1G kit of 2 G SKILL F2 5400PHU2 2GBNT 5 5 5 15 G SKILL DS D2 64M8CCF 0815 C7173S 2G kit of 2 G SKILL F2 5300CL5D 4GBMQ 5 5 5 15 G SKILL DS Heat Sink Package 667 1G Super Talent T667UB1GV 5 Super Talent DS PG 64M8 ...

Page 24: ...EIL DS GL2L64M088BA30EB 1G GEIL GB22GB6400C5DC 5 GEIL DS GL2L64M088BA30EB 1G GEIL GB24GB6400C5QC 5 GEIL DS GL2L64M088BA30EB 1G GEIL GX22GB6400DC 5 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 1G GEIL GE22GB800C4DC 4 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 1G GEIL GE24GB800C4QC 4 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 1G GEIL GX22GB6400UDC 4 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 1G GEIL GE22GB800C5DC 5 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 1G GEIL GE24GB800C5QC 5 GEI...

Page 25: ...DS Heat Sink Package 1G GEIL GB24GB8500C5QC 5 GEIL SS GL2L128M88BA25AB 1G GEIL GE22GB1066C5DC 5 GEIL DS Heat Sink Package 4G kit of 2 GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC 5 N A DS Heat Sink Package 2G kit of 2 G SKILL F2 8500CL5D 2GBPK 5 5 5 15 N A DS Heat Sink Package 4G kit of 2 G SKILL F2 8500CL5D 4GBPK 5 5 5 15 N A DS Heat Sink Package 1G G SKILL F2 8500CL5S 1GBPK 5 5 5 15 G SKILL DS Heat Sink Package SS Sing...

Page 26: ...ith a notch so that it fits in only one direction DO NOT force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM 3 Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated 1 7 4 Removing a DIMM 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 wit...

Page 27: ...chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 1 8 2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card configure it by adjusting the software settings 1 Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings if any See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup 2 Assign an IRQ to the card 3 Install the software drivers for the expansion card When using PCI ca...

Page 28: ... process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position 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 the CMOS clearance reinstall the battery You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs d...

Page 29: ... refresh power supply in reduced power mode The USB device wake up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode P5QL EM USB Device Wake Up P5QL EM R 3 2 2 1 USBPW1 4 5V Default 5VSB 3 2 2 1 P...

Page 30: ...l Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications 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 port 6 Rear Speaker Out port black This port connects the re...

Page 31: ...nt connectors to the external SATA port 14 DVI port This port is for any DVI D compatible device DVI D can t be converted to output RGB Signal to CRT and isn t compatible with DVI I 15 HDMI port This port is for a High Definition Multimedia Interface HDMI connector and is HDCP compliant allowing playback of HD DVD Blu Ray and other protected content This motherboard comes with dual VGA output If y...

Page 32: ...TA connectors 7 pin SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives Connect the right angle side of SATA signal cable to SATA device Or you may connect the right angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards right angle side P5QL EM SATA Connectors P5QL EM R GND RSATA...

Page 33: ... then select one of the following modes to configure your device Drive jumper setting Mode of device s Cable connector Single device Cable Select or Master Black Two devices Cable Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect ...

Page 34: ...P5QL EM R CPU_FAN GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM PWR_FAN GND Rotation 12V CHA_FAN GND Rotation 12V 6 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB1112 USB910 USB78 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 USB 2 0 specification that supports up to ...

Page 35: ...nector P5QL EM R SENSE2_RETUR PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L SENSE1_RETUR PRESENSE GND AAFP Legacy AC 97 compliant definition NC MIC2 Line out_R Line out_L NC NC MICPWR NC AGND HD audio compliant pin definition 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 ...

Page 36: ...erial port bracket COM1 is purchased separately 10 LPT connector 26 1 pin LPT The LPT Line Printing Terminal connector supports devices such as a printer LPT standardizes as IEEE 1394 which is the parallel port interface on IBM PC compatible computers P5QL EM COM Port Connector P5QL EM R PIN 1 COM1 P5QL EM Parallel Port Connector P5QL EM R LPT STB AFD PD0 ERR PD1 INIT PD2 SLIN PD3 GND PD4 1 GND PD...

Page 37: ...quate If you are uncertain about the minimum power supply requirement for your system refer to the Recommended Power Supply Wattage Calculator at http support asus com PowerSupplyCalculator PSCalculator aspx SLanguage en us for details The ATX 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant 350W PSU has been tested to support the motherboard power requirements P5QL EM ATX Power Connector P5QL EM R EATXPWR 3 Volt...

Page 38: ... System warning speaker 4 pin SPEAKER This 4 pin connector is for the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power sw...

Page 39: ...ivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 11 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features To run the Support DVD Place the Support DVD to the optical drive The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your comput...

Page 40: ...1 30 Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 41: ...n the future Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities 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 The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file Update the BIO...

Page 42: ...ASUS Update ASUS Update 2 Select Update BIOS from a file from the drop down menu then click Next 3 Locate the BIOS file from the Open window then click Open 4 Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process 2 1 2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do any one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prom...

Page 43: ...floppy disk USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive or the USB port Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3 25 Current ROM Update ROM A Note FLASH TYPE MXIC 25L8005 PATH A BOARD P5QL EM VER 0303 H 00 B 26 DATE 06 19 2008 BOARD Unknown VER Unknown DATE Unknown Enter Select or Load Tab Switch V Drive Info Up Down Home End M...

Page 44: ... not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name Main filename Extension name A afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom then press Enter to copy the current BIOS file to the floppy disk 4 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 Visit th...

Page 45: ...h disk that contains the updated BIOS file Prepare the motherboard support DVD the floppy disk or the USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility Always connect the SATA cable to the SATA1 SATA 2 connector otherwise the utility will not function Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the flopp...

Page 46: ...g file P5QLEM ROM Completed Start flashing 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard Visit the ASUS website www asus com to download the latest BIOS file Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash disk To recover the BIOS from a USB flash disk 1 Insert a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the US...

Page 47: ...u wish to enter Setup after POST reboot the system by doing any of the following procedures Restart using the OS standard shut down procedure Press Ctrl Alt Del simultaneously Press the reset button on the system chassis Press the power button to turn the system off then back on Using the power button reset button or the Ctrl Alt Del keys to force reset from a running operating system can cause da...

Page 48: ...tems Configuration fields Menu items 2 2 2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Power For changing the advanced power management APM configuration Boot For changing the system boot configuration Tools For configuring options for special functions Exit For selecting...

Page 49: ...4 16 2008 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in SATA 1 Not Detected SATA 2 Not Detected SATA 3 Not Detected SATA 4 Not Detected SATA 5 Not Detected SATA 6 Not Detected Storage Configuration System Information ENTER to select floppy type Options Disabled 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in Pop up window Scroll bar 2 2 7 Pop up window Select a menu item then press Enter to display a pop up window with the configurati...

Page 50: ... time 2 3 2 System Date Day xx xx xxxx Allows you to set the system date 2 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in 2 3 4 SATA 1 6 While entering Setup the BIOS automatically detects the presence of SATA devices There is a separate sub menu for each SATA device Select a ...

Page 51: ...on options Disabled Enabled 2 3 5 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the SATA devices installed in the system Select an item then press Enter if you want to configure the item SATA Configuration Enhanced Configuration options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Configure SATA as IDE Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported ...

Page 52: ...rnal frequency Select either one of the preset overclocking Configuration options Manual allows you to individually set overclocking parameters Auto loads the optimal settings for the system Overclock Profile loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to Manual FSB CPU External Frequency ...

Page 53: ... set the NB voltage Configuration options Auto 1 1V 1 198V 1 3V 1 388V The following table shows the DRAM Frequency options that appear when the FSB value is 1333 1066 and 800 FSB DRAM Frequency Auto 667MHz 800MHz 960MHz 1000MHz 1067MHz 1100MHz 1200MHz 1333 v v v v v 1066 v v v v 800 v v v CPU Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU VCore voltage The values range from 0 8500V to 1 55V with a 0 0062...

Page 54: ... Function Enabled Enables or disables Intel CPU Thermal Monitor TM function a CPU overheating protection function When enabled the CPU core frequency and voltage are reduced when the CPU overheats Configuration options Disabled Enabled Execute Disable Bit Enabled Enables or disables Intel Execute Disable Bit function This function enhance protection of your computer reducing exposure to viruses an...

Page 55: ...e Select Enabled 32MB Sets the IGD graphics mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled 32MB Enabled 64MB Enabled 128MB DVMT Mode Select DVMT Mode Allows you to select the graphics memory type Configuration options DVMT Mode DVMT Memory 256MB Configuration options 128MB 256MB Maximum DVMT This option only appears when installing 1GB DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets Protect Audio Video Path Mode Li...

Page 56: ...DE controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled 1394 controller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable 1394 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configur...

Page 57: ...s the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup If detected the USB controller legacy mode is enabled If no USB device is detected the legacy USB support is disabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to configure the USB 2 0 controller in HiSpeed 480 Mbps or Full Speed 12 Mbps Configuration options FullSpeed HiSpeed 2 4 6 PCI PnP T...

Page 58: ...uded in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 5 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 whatever the system state was before the AC power loss Configurati...

Page 59: ...ly detects and displays the Chassis fan speed in rotations per minute RPM If the fan is not connected to the motherboard the field shows N A Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed Chassis Q Fan Control Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the Chassis Q Fan control Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power Fan Speed Ignored or N A The onboard hardware monitor automat...

Page 60: ...item to Enabled to use the ASUS MyLogo2 feature Add On ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On Wait for F1 If Error Enabled When set to Enabled the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs Configuration opt...

Page 61: ...ited Full Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility 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 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password The User Password item on top of the screen shows ...

Page 62: ...ovides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype Configuration options Enabled Disabled 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 second 3 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds 1...

Page 63: ...option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the PC is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select OK to save changes and exit Exit Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program If you m...

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