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P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 5
... 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 4-27
4.6 Power menu 4-28 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-28 4.6.2 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-28 4.6.3 ACPI APIC Support 4-28 4.6.4 APM Configuration 4-29 4.6.5 Hardware Monitor 4-30
4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 12
... USB ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x CPU / 1 x Chassis / 1 x Power fan connectors 1 x COM connector 1 x S/PDIF Out header 1 x Chassis intrusion connector Front panel audio connector 1 x CD audio in connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector (Q-Connector)
8Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 17
... new ASUS EPU - the world's first power saving engine, has been upgraded to a new four-engine version, which provides total system power savings by detecting current PC loadings and intelligently moderating power in real-time. The EPU automatically provides the most appropriate power usage for the CPU, VGA card, hard drives, and CPU cooler fan - helping save power and money.
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P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 18
... it in the incoming audio stream while recording.
ASUS EZ DIY ASUS EZ DIY feature collection provides you with easy ways to install computer components, update the BIOS or back up your favorite settings.
ASUS Q-Connector
ASUS Q-Connector allows you to easily connect or disconnect the chassis front panel cables to the motherboard. This unique module eliminates the trouble of plugging in one...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 40
... 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 4 for information on BIOS setup.
2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 63
... through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support DVD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.
Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
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P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 65
... from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select Update BIOS from a file option 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.
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P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 68
... utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.
Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\>
The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 72
... example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the SPI chip.
The SPI chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 99
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ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.24
FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005
Current ROM
BOARD: P5QLD Pro VER: 0314 (H:00 B:03) DATE: 05/27/2008
Update ROM BOARD: Unknown VER: Unknown DATE: Unknown
PATH: A:\
A:
Note [Enter] Select or Load [Tab] Switch [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [B] Backup
[V] Drive Info [ESC] Exit
4.8.2 Express Gate [Enabled]
Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 105
... drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates.
5.2.1 Running the support DVD
Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 106
...2009 Installs the Norton Internet security 2009.
Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC1200 audio driver and application.
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program Installs the Intel® chipset Inf update program.
Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet Controller Installs the Atheros AR8121 PCI-E Ethernet controller.
ASUS EPU-4 Engine Installs the ASUS EPU-4 Engine.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 107
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ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
ASUS AI Suite The ASUS AI Suite is an innovative application to do overclocking, fan control, power saving and quiet thermal control.
Adobe Reader 8 Installs the Adobe® Reader...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 108
...® improves the multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com for updates.
ASUS Express Gate Installer Allows you to install or update Express Gate functions.
Atheros Ethernet Utility Installs the Atheros Ethernet utility.
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Chapter 5: Software support
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 113
... automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the Support DVD. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details.
• Before using the ASUS MyLogo2™, use the AFUDOS utility to make a copy of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the ASUS website. See section "4.1.4 AFUDOS utility".
• Ensure that the BIOS item Full Screen Logo is set...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 115
...the motherboard package.
If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar.
From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to display the Realtek HD Audio Manager.
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Realtek HD Audio Manager
Configuration options
Control settings window
Exit button
Minimize button
Information button
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P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 119
... a healthy operating condition.
Installing PC Probe II To install PC Probe II on your computer:
1. Place the Support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers installation tab appears if your computer has an enabled Autorun feature.
If Autorun is not enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the setup.exe file from the ASUS PC Probe II...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 130
...customize each mode by configuring settings like CPU Loadline, vCore Voltage Downgrade, and Fan Control.
Installing 4 Engine
To install 4 Engine on your computer:
1. Place the support DVD to the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears if Autorun is enabled on your computer.
2. Click ASUS EPU-4 Engine.
3. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
Launching 4 Engine Launch 4 Engine by...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 142
... the software on the support DVD or download new versions from the ASUS support website.
To update Express Gate
1. Double-click the Express Gate setup file to start software update.
2. A software update confirmation dialog box appears. Click Yes to continue.
3. The InstallShield Wizard for Express Gate appears. Click Next to continue. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the installation...
P5QLD PRO user's manual - Page 145
... Intel® EM64T feature:
1. Install an Intel® CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T. 2. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® Vista 64-bit Edition or Windows®
XP Professional x64 Edition). 3. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from
the support CD. 4. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.
Refer to the...