MotherboardP5QPL-VM EPU
xiiP5QPL-VM EPU specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.ASUS special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QPL-VM EPU motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest te
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introductionIntel® G41 Chipset The Intel® G41 Express Chipset is the latest chipset designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-31.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Express Gate ASUS Express Gate is an instant-on environment that gives you quick access to th
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introductionC.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall)The BIOS C.P.R. feature automatically restores the CPU default settings when the syste
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-51.5 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboar
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.5.3 Motherboard layout1.5.4 Layout contentsConnectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page Connectors/Jumpers/Slots/LED Page1
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-71.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU)This motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Quad
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introductionTo prevent damage to the socket pins, DO NOT remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-97. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.AB6. Apply some Thermal Interfa
ivE4538First Edition V1 March 2009Copyright © 2009 ASUSTeK Computer Inc. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe Intel® LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and f
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-11To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan:1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.2. Rotate each fa
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.2 Memory congurationsYou may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM so
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-13P5QPL-VM EPU Motherboard Qualied Vendors Lists (QVL)DDR2-1066MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip BrandChip NO. CLDIMM s
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-800MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. CLDIMM supportA* B*A-Data M2GVD6G3H3160Q1E52 5
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-15Kingston KHX6400D2K2/2G 2048MB(2 x 1024MB) DS N/A Heat-Sink Package 5-5-5-15 • •Kingston KHX6400D2/2G 2048MB DS Kingston Heat-Si
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR2-667MHz capabilityVendor Part No. SizeSS/DSChip Brand Chip NO. CLDIMM supportA* B*A-Data M2OAD5H3J4170I1C53 20
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-17SS: Single-sided / DS: Double-sided DIMM support: • A*: Supports one module inserted into either slot as single-channel memory
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.7.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-191.8 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and th
vContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.9 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-212. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1-4, USBPW5-8)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stoppe
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10 Connectors1.10.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. Optica
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-2311. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are for USB 2.0 devices.12. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.10.2 Internal connectors1. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM1)The connector is for a serial (COM) port. Con
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-253. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE)The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. There are three connecto
1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-276. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD)These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as
1-28 Chapter 1: Product introduction8. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O modul
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-29• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use a power supply unit (PSU) that complies with ATX 12V Specication 2.0
viContents1.11 Software support ... 1-311.11.1 Installing an operating system .
1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction• System power LED (2-pin PLED)This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED ca
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 1-311.11 Software support1.11.1 Installing an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS).
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ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-1 Chapter 2 BIOS information2.1 Managing and updating your BIOSSave a copy of the original motherboard BIOS le to a USB ash d
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOSTo update the BIOS:1. From the Windows® desktop, click Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUS Update >
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-3To update the BIOS using EZ Flash 2:1. Insert the USB ash disk that contains the latest BIOS le to the USB port, then launch E
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-52.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.2.1 BIOS menu screen2.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing t
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-72.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows
viiContents2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support ... 2-162.5.4 APM Conguration ...
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-9LBA/Large Mode [Auto]Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting this item to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports th
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-11Overclock Options [Overclock 5%]Allows you to select the overclock options. Conguration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%]
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.4.2 CPU CongurationThe items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.Ratio CMO
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-132.4.3 ChipsetThe Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to di
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setupSouth Bridge Conguration Audio Controller [Enabled]Enables or disables the audio controller. Conguration options: [Enabled
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-15Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.USB
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-17Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the PS/2 keyboard to generate a wake event. This feature req
viiiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two co
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-19Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display [Enabled]When set to [Enabled], the system displays the message Press DEL to run Setup during POST. Co
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.7 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to launch special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to displa
ASUS P5QPL-VM EPU 2-212.7.2 Express Gate [Auto]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a uniq
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup2.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d
ixSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric outlet before relocating the sy
xWhere to nd more informationRefer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.1. ASUS websitesThe ASUS
xiCPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Celeron® E1000 Series and 400 Series processors Supports Intel® 45nm
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