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P5QL-VM DO

Summary of Contents for P5QL-VM - DO/CSM Micro ATX Motherboard

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Page 2: ...RTICULAR 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 IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT SPECIFICA...

Page 3: ...xpansion slots 1 8 1 5 1 Installing an expansion card 1 8 1 5 2 Configuring an expansion card 1 8 1 5 3 PCI slots 1 8 1 5 4 PCI Express x16 slot 1 8 1 6 Jumpers 1 9 1 7 Connectors 1 10 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 10 1 7 2 Internal connectors 1 12 1 8 Software support 1 18 1 8 1 Installing an operating system 1 18 1 8 2 Support DVD information 1 18 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2 1 Managing and updating ...

Page 4: ...ation 2 11 2 5 4 USB Configuration 2 12 2 5 5 PCI PnP 2 13 2 5 6 TPM Configuration 2 13 2 6 Power menu 2 14 2 6 1 Suspend Mode 2 14 2 6 2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 2 14 2 6 3 ACPI 2 0 Support 2 14 2 6 4 ACPI APIC Support 2 14 2 6 5 APM Configuration 2 14 2 6 6 HW Monitor Configuration 2 15 2 7 Boot menu 2 16 2 7 1 Boot Device Priority 2 16 2 7 2 Boot Settings Configuration 2 16 2 7 3 Security 2 17...

Page 5: ... from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipme...

Page 6: ...ignal cables are connected If possible disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard ensure that all power cables are unplugged Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit Ensure that your power supply is set to the correct v...

Page 7: ...rying 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 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 2 Optional documenta...

Page 8: ...is recommended if you are using a Windows 32 bit operating system Graphics Integrated Intel X4500 HD D SUB Max resolution 2048 x 1536 x32Bpp 75Hz DVI Max resolution 1920 x 1200 60Hz Expansion slots 1 x PCIe x 16 slot 3 x PCI slots Storage 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb s connectors Audio VIA VT 1705 High Definition Audio 6 channel CODEC Supports Jack detect and Multi streaming technology USB Supports up to 10...

Page 9: ...el connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24 pin EATX power connector 1 x 4 pin ATX 12V power connector BIOS 2 x 16Mb Flash ROM AMI BIOS PnP DMI2 0 WfM2 0 SM BIOS 2 5 ACPI2 0a Accessories 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x I O shield 1 x Support DVD 1 x User Manual Support DVD Drivers ASUS Update ASUS PC Probe II Intel IT Director Anti Virus software OEM v...

Page 10: ...e to avoid damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component switch off the ATX power supply and detach its power cord Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard periphe...

Page 11: ...1 10 5 DDR2 DIMM sockets 1 3 14 System panel connector 10 1 pin F_PANEL 1 15 6 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS 1 16 15 Onboard LED 1 1 7 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 1 9 16 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin AAFP 1 16 8 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM 1 17 17 Optical drive audio in connector 4 pin CD 1 12 9 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 6 1 12 Place this side towards the rear of the chas...

Page 12: ...B2 Ensure that all power cables are unplugged before installing the CPU Upon purchase of the motherboard ensure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing or if you see any damage to the PnP cap socket contacts motherboard components ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment transit r...

Page 13: ...56 megabits Mb chips or less This motherboard supports up to 16GB on W indows XP Professional x64 and Windows Vista x64 editions You may install a maximum of 4GB DIMMs on each slot The default memory operation frequency is dependent on its Serial Presence Detect SPD which is the standard way of accessing information from a memory module Under the default state some memory modules for overclocking ...

Page 14: ...4MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package 4 GEIL GB24GB6400C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 GEIL GB28GB6400C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 4 GEIL GB28GB6400C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL GL2L128M88BA25AB 5 GEIL GE24GB800C4DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package 4 GEIL GE24GB800C5DC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package 5 GEIL GE28GB800C4QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat Sink Package 4 GEIL GE28GB800C5QC 2048MB DS GEIL Heat Sink ...

Page 15: ...24MB DS Super Talent Heat Sink Package 4 1 8V Transcend TS64MLQ64V8J 512MB SS Micron 7HD22 D9GMH 5 Transcend JM800QLU 1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ1243PCF8 5 Transcend TS128MLQ64V8U 1024MB SS ELPIDA E1108ACBG 8E E 5 Transcend JM800QLJ 1G 1024MB DS Transced TQ123PJF8F0801 5 Transcend JM800QLJ 1G 1024MB DS Transcend TQ123YBF8 T0747 5 Transcend TS128MLQ64V8J 1024MB DS Mircon 7HD22D9GMH 5 Transcend JM800QL...

Page 16: ...5 PSC AL6E8E63J 6E1 1024MB DS PSC A3R12E3JFF717B9A01 5 PSC AL8E8F73C 6E1 2048MB DS PSC A3R1GE3CFF733MAA00 5 Samsung M378T5263AZ3 CE6 4096MB DS Samsung K4T2G084QA HCE6 Super Talent T667UB1GV 1024MB DS Super Talent PG 64M8 800 0750 5 1 8V Transcend JM667QLU 1G 1024MB SS Transced TQ243PCF8T0838 5 Transcend JM667QLJ 1G 1024MB DS Elpida E5108AJBG 6E E 5 Transcend JM667QLU 2G 2048MB DS Transced TQ243PCF...

Page 17: ...d on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw 6 Replace the chassis cover When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable 1 5 3 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as LAN cards SCSI cards USB...

Page 18: ...move the cap on CLRTC jumper default position Removing the cap will cause system boot failure 2 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake up feature When you set this jumper to pins 2 3 5VSB you can wake up the computer by pressing a key on the keyboard the default is the Space Bar s This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1...

Page 19: ... 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 1 7 Connectors 1 7 1 Rear panel ports 1 PS 2 Mouse port This port is for a PS 2 mouse 2 Video Graphics Adapter VGA port This 15 pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA compat...

Page 20: ...l ME function Push the switch to ON OFF labelled on the I O Shield to enable disable this function Disable Intel ME function before updating BIOS 8 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These two 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices 9 USB 2 0 ports 3 4 5 and 6 These four 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports connect to USB 2 0 1 1 devices 10 DVI port This port is for any DVI D compat...

Page 21: ...P2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND RSATA_TXN6 RSATA_TXP6 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND RSATA_TXN5 RSATA_TXP5 GND P5QL VM DO P5QL VM DO SATA connectors ICH10D 2 Optical dr...

Page 22: ... NC USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB78 4 CPU Chassis and Power fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN 3 pin CHA_FAN 3 pin PWR_FAN The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 2000 mA 24 W max or a total of 1 A 7 A 84 W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector DO NOT forget to connect the ...

Page 23: ... the power is inadequate DO NOT forget to connect the 4 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up We recommend that you use a PSU with higher power output when configuring a system with more power consuming devices or when you intend to install additional devices The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate If you are uncertain about the minimum ...

Page 24: ...ower button turns the system ON or puts the system in SLEEP or SOFT OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF Reset button 2 pin RESET This 2 pin connector is for the chassis mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power P5QL VM DO P5QL VM DO System panel connector PIN 1 PWR...

Page 25: ...nector ensure that the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS is set to HD Audio If you want to connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector set the item to AC97 See page 2 11 for details 9 Chassis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connect...

Page 26: ... 1 COM2 11 TPM connector 20 1 pin TPM This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module TPM system which can securely store keys digital certificates passwords and data A TPM system also helps enhance network security protects digital identities and ensures platform integrity P5QL VM DO P5QL VM DO TPM Connector PIN 1 TPM GND S_SMBCLIK_MAIN S_SMBCLIK_MAIN F_LAD2 F_LAD1 GND F_SERIRQ GND C_PCICLK_TPM...

Page 27: ... OS documentation for detailed information Ensure that you install Windows XP Service Pack 2 or later versions Windows Vista Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability 1 8 2 Support DVD information The Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package contains drivers software applications and utilities that you can install to get...

Page 28: ...ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ISP This utility is available in the Support DVD that comes with the motherboard package Installing ASUS Update 1 Place the Support DVD into the optical drive The Drivers menu appears 2 Cl...

Page 29: ...BIOS file is found EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS updating process and automatically reboots the system when done Only a USB flash disk with FAT 32 16 format and single partition supports the ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website at www asus com To update the BIOS using E...

Page 30: ...o recover the BIOS 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the Support DVD or USB flash disk containing the BIOS file to the optical disk drive or a USB port The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the Support DVD or the USB flash disk for the BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for CD ROM CD ROM found Reading file P5QLVMDO ROM Completed Start Erasing Star...

Page 31: ...es unstable after changing any BIOS settings load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu See section 2 9 Exit menu The BIOS setup screens in this section are for reference only They may not exactly match what you see on your screen Visit the ASUS website at www asus com to download the latest BIOS file for this moth...

Page 32: ...ables or disables data multi sectors transfers When set to Auto the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi sector transfer feature When set to Disabled the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time Configuration options Disabled Auto PIO Mode Auto Selects the PIO mode Configuration options Auto 0 1 2 3 4 DMA Mode A...

Page 33: ...emory Displays the auto detected system memory 2 4 Ai Tweaker menu The Ai Tweaker menu items allow you to change the settings for system performance BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AI Tweaker Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Configure System Performance Settings Ai Overclock Tuner Auto DRAM Frequency Auto Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Enabled CPU VCORE Over Voltage Auto FSB Termination Voltage Auto DRAM Volt...

Page 34: ...y SPD Enabled Allows you to set the DRAM timing control Configuration options Enabled Disabled CPU VCORE Over Voltage Auto Allows you to set the CPU VCore over voltage Configuration options Auto 50mv 100mv 150mv Refer to the CPU documentation before setting the CPU Vcore voltage Setting a high VCore voltage may damage the CPU permanently and setting a low VCore voltage may make the system unstable...

Page 35: ...U you installed CPU Ratio Setting Auto Allows you to adjust the ratio between CPU Core Clock and FSB Frequency Use the and keys to adjust the value Configuration options Auto 06 0 07 0 SB Over Voltage Disabled Allows you to enable or disable the South Bridge over voltage Configuration options Disabled Enabled NB Voltage Auto Allows you to set the North Bridge voltage The values range from 1 13V to...

Page 36: ... the sub menu North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory Enable this option only when you install 64 bit operating system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Initiate Graphic Adapter PEG IGD Allows you to decide which graphics controller to use as the primary boot device Confi...

Page 37: ...twork Configuration options Disabled Enabled Configure Intel AMT Parameters ME BIOS Extension Enabled Allows you to enable or disable ME BIOS Extension Configuration options Enabled Disabled The Intel Active Management Technology requires the Intel AMT enabled software Also the platform must be connected to a power source and an active LAN port MEBx Setup Prompt Hidden Allows you to select to disp...

Page 38: ...ed Allows you to enable or disable the Intel LAN Boot ROM in the onboard LAN controller This item appears only when the Intel Onboard LAN Controller item is set to Enabled Configuration options Disabled Enabled Serial Port1 Address 3F8 IRQ4 Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port2 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Allows you to select...

Page 39: ...e USB 2 0 Controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled BIOS EHCI Hand Off Enabled Allows you to enable the support for operating systems without an EHCI hand off feature Configuration options Disabled Enabled Legacy USB Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for Legacy USB storage devices including USB flash drives and USB hard drives Setting to Auto allows the system to detect ...

Page 40: ...em is not configurable TPM Owner Status No State The item is not configurable 2 5 5 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI PnP devices The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI PnP or legacy ISA devices and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items Inc...

Page 41: ...ns No Yes 2 6 3 ACPI 2 0 Support Disabled Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC...

Page 42: ... allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled 2 6 6 HW Monitor Configuration CPU Temperature xxxºC xxxºF MB Temperature xxxºC xxxºF The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures Select Ignored if you do not wish...

Page 43: ...figuration 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 Enabled AddOn ROM Display Mode Force BIOS Sets the display mode for option ROM Configuration options Force BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Allows ...

Page 44: ...sing the CMOS Real Time Clock RTC RAM See section 1 6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM After you have set a supervisor password the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings 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...

Page 45: ...ues for the BIOS items and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items Exit Options Exit Save Changes Exit Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the changes F10 key can be used for this operation Pressing Esc does not immediately exit this menu Select one of the options from this menu or F10 from the legend bar to exit Tools Settings Clear User Passw...

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