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- Page 1 P5QPL-VM...
- Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................vii P5QPL-VM specifications summary ............ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-1 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-1 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ........... 1-2 Before you proceed .............. - Page 4 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ............2-1 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........2-2 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ........... 2-3 2.1.4 AFUDOS utility ..............2-4 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ........2-5 BIOS setup program ..............2-7 2.2.1...
- Page 5 Boot Device Priority ............2-20 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 2-20 2.6.3 Security ................. 2-21 Tools menu ................. 2-22 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............2-22 2.7.2 Express Gate ............... 2-23 2.7.3 AI NET 2................ 2-23 Exit menu ..................2-24...
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Page 6: Notices
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. -
Page 7: Safety Information
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 connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. - Page 8 Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
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Page 9: P5Qpl-Vm Specifications Summary
32-bit operation system may only recognize less ® than 3GB. Hence, a total installed memory of less than 3GB is recommended. • Refer to www.asus.com or this user manual for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). Graphics Intel Graphics Media Accelerator (Intel GMA 4500) ®... - Page 10 P5QPL-VM specifications summary ASUS Special Features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS Q-Fan ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS MyLogo 2 AI NET 2 Express Gate* *The actual boot time depends on the hardware configuration and product model. Back Panel I/O Ports...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
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. -
Page 12: Asus Special Features
Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. 1.3.2 ASUS Special features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-19 for details. Chapter 1: Product introduction... - Page 13 OS-based flash utility. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. See page 2-5 for details. 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.
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Page 14: Before You Proceed
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR P5QPL-VM Standy Power Powered Off P5QPL-VM Onboard LED Chapter 1: Product introduction... -
Page 15: Motherboard Overview
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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5QPL-VM ASUS P5QPL-VM... -
Page 16: Motherboard Layout
Super ATX12V DP_SPDIFO LGA775 COM1 9P946AFLF PWR_FAN USB34 LAN1_USB12 CHA_FAN Intel ® AUDIO 9LRS954A3GLF PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell 8111C PCIEX16 CMOS Power P5QPL-VM Intel ® PCI1 ICH7 BIOS SB_PWR PCI2 CLRTC SATA4 SATA2 CHASSIS VT1708S SATA3 SATA1 SPDIF_OUT USB56 PRI_IDE PANEL... -
Page 17: Layout Contents
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-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. -
Page 18: Installing The Cpu
To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5QPL-VM P5QPL-VM CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. Press the load lever with your thumb... - Page 19 (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The motherboard supports Intel ® LGA775 processors with the Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® ® Technology (EIST) and Hyper- Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5QPL-VM...
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Page 20: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. P5QPL-VM P5QPL-VM CPU fan connector 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction... - Page 21 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5QPL-VM P5QPL-VM 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets Channel Sockets Channel A DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2...
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Page 22: Memory Configurations
1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB and 2 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may install varying memory sizes in Channel A and Channel B. The system maps the total size of the lower-sized channel for the dual-channel configuration. Any excess memory from the higher-sized channel is then mapped for single-channel operation. - Page 23 • Century CENTURY 1G Hynix HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • Century CENTURY 1G Nanya NT5TU64M8AE-3C • UMAX D46701GP3-63BJU UMAX U2S12D30YP-6E • • • UMAX D46702GP0-73BCU UMAX U2S24D30TP-6E • • • 512MB KINGBOX 512MB 667MHz KINGBOX EPD264082200-4 • • • ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-13...
- Page 24 DDR2 800 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Part No. Chip Brand Chip No. Kingston KHX6400D2LL/1G N/A Kingston DS Heat-Sink Package • • Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G N/A Promos DS V59C1512804QCF25S0061904PECJA • • 512MB Kingston KHX6400D2LLK2/1GN N/A Kingston SS Heat-Sink Package •...
- Page 25 SS Heat-Sink Package • • GEIL GE24GB1066C5QC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • GEIL GB24GB8500C5DC GEIL DS GL2L128M88BA25AB • GEIL GE24GB1066C5DC GEIL DS Heat-Sink Package • 4G(kit of 2) GEIL GX24GB8500C5UDC DS Heat-Sink Package • (continued on the next page) ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-15...
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Page 26: Installing A Dimm
• C*: Supports four modules inserted into both the yellow and black slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-1066/800/667 MHz QVL. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. -
Page 27: Removing A Dimm
DIMM. DDR2 DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-17... -
Page 28: Expansion Slots
Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. -
Page 29: Jumpers
Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5QPL-VM Clear RTC RAM • 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 due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature. -
Page 30: Connectors
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 5 6 7 8 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. - Page 31 DisplayPort. This port connects a display monitor or a home-theater system. • Due to chipset limitation, DisplayPort on this motherboard only supports video signals. • DisplayPort does not support DVI on this motherboard. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-21...
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Page 32: Internal Connectors
P5QPL-VM NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5QPL-VM Floppy disk drive connector 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. - Page 33 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. PIN 1 STB# ERR# INIT# SLIN# ACK# P5QPL-VM BUSY SLCT P5QPL-VM Parallel Port Connector ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-23...
- Page 34 These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 P5QPL-VM P5QPL-VM SATA connectors right angle side 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.
- Page 35 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN PWR_FAN CHA_FAN P5QPL-VM Rotation +12V P5QPL-VM fan connectors The CPU fan and chassis connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan feature. ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-25...
- Page 36 PIN 1 P5QPL-VM HD-audio-compliant Legacy AC’97 pin definition compliant definition P5QPL-VM Analog front panel connector • We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability. • By default, this connector is set to HD Audio. If you want to connect a High Definition front panel audio module to this connector, set the Front Panel Type item in the BIOS to [HD Audio].
- Page 37 S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. P5QPL-VM SPDIF_OUT P5QPL-VM Digital audio connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
- Page 38 PWRSW RESET P5QPL-VM * Requires an ATX power supply P5QPL-VM System panel connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
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Page 39: Software Support
Click an item to install If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the Support DVD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the DVD. ASUS P5QPL-VM 1-29... - Page 40 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction...
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Page 41: Chapter 2: Bios Information
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or USB flash disk.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk, USB flash disk or the motherboard support DVD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) -
Page 42: Creating A Bootable Floppy Disk
ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop-down menu, then click Next. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select then click Next. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. -
Page 43: Asus Ez Flash 2 Utility
ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash 2 utility is built in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>... -
Page 44: Afudos Utility
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (at www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. We recommend that you write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You will need to key in the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt later. -
Page 45: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support DVD, a floppy disk or a USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. - Page 46 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 (at 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: Insert a USB flash disk that contains BIOS file to the USB port.
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Page 47: Bios Setup Program
Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. • Only the USB flash disk with FAT 32/16 format and single partition can support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3. The device size should be smaller than 8GB. • DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause... -
Page 48: Bios Menu Screen
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or System Time [12:56:38] [SHIFT-TAB] to select System Date [Sat 01/05/2002] a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master... -
Page 49: Menu Items
<Up> / <Down> arrow keys or Pop-up window <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to Scroll bar display the other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5QPL-VM... -
Page 50: Main Menu
Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced... -
Page 51: Storage Configuration
This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. ASUS P5QPL-VM 2-11... -
Page 52: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power... - Page 53 CPU VTT [1.2V] Allows you to select FSB termination voltage. Configuration options: [1.2V] [1.3V] CPU Vcore offset [Auto] Allows you to select CPU Vcore Voltage or set to [Auto] mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0mv] [50mv] [100mv] [150mv] ASUS P5QPL-VM 2-13...
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Page 54: Cpu Configuration
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration option: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS then actual and set values may differ. •... -
Page 55: Chipset
The operation system and other programs cannot use this reserved memory, and Vista Aero (DWM) is disabled. Feature PAVP Lite PAVP Paranoid Compressed video buffer is encrypted HW 128-bit AES decryption Protected memory (96MB reserved during boot) ASUS P5QPL-VM 2-15... -
Page 56: Onboard Devices Configuration
South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] The following item does not appear when the Audio Controller item is set to [Disabled]. Front Panel Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel is used, set this item to [HD Audio] mode. -
Page 57: Pci Pnp
When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5QPL-VM 2-17... -
Page 58: Power Menu
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend Mode [Auto]... -
Page 59: Hardware Monitor
(RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis/power, the specific field shows N/A. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected speed. VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5QPL-VM 2-19... -
Page 60: Boot Menu
This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this 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]... -
Page 61: Security
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 the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. ASUS P5QPL-VM 2-21... -
Page 62: Tools Menu
2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. See section 2.1.3 for details. -
Page 63: Express Gate
2.7.2 Express Gate [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Express Gate feature. The ASUS Express Gate feature is a unique instant-on environment that provides quick access to the Internet browser and Skype. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enter OS Timer [10 Seconds] Allows you to set the countdown duration that the system waits at the Express Gate’s first... -
Page 64: Exit Menu
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup Exit system setup after saving the...