Motherboard P5QL SE
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Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide......................................................................................... vii P5QL SE specifications summary.............................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!.........................
Contents 1.10 1.11 Connectors.................................................................................. 1-18 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors................................................... 1-18 1.10.2 Internal connectors........................................................ 1-20 Software support......................................................................... 1-26 1.11.1 Installing an operating system....................................... 1-26 1.11.2 Support DVD information......
Contents 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.4.5 USB Configuration......................................................... 2-18 2.4.6 PCI PnP......................................................................... 2-18 Power menu................................................................................. 2-19 2.5.1 Suspend Mode............................................................... 2-19 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support........................................................... 2-19 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support.
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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electric shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electric 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.
Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites 2. 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. These documents are not part of the standard package.
P5QL SE specifications summary CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® Dual-Core / Celeron® Dual-Core / Celeron® processors Compatible with Intel® 05B/05A/06 processors Supports Intel® 45nm multi-core CPU Chipset Intel® P43 / ICH10 with Intel® Fast Memory Access Technology System bus 1600 (O.C.
P5QL SE specifications summary Other features ASUS MyLogo2 Rear panel ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x Parallel port 1 x COM port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 6 x USB 2.0/1.
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QL SE motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Intel® P43 chipset The Intel® P43 Express Chipset is designed to support dual-channel DDR2 1066/800/667MHz architecture, 1333/1066/800 FSB, PCIe 2.0, and multi-core CPUs. It supports the Intel Fast Memory Access technology that significantly optimizes the use of available memory bandwidth and reduces the latency of the memory accesses. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance. FSB 1600 (O.C.
1.3.4 ASUS Intelligent Overclocking features CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking failure. When the system hangs due to overclocking failure, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default settings for each parameter. 1.
1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Ensure that you unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction 1.5.2 Screw holes When installing the motherboard, ensure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 19.3cm(7.6in) KB_USB56 ATX12V CPU_FAN LPT LGA775 USB34 LAN_USB12 ICS 9P946AFLF AUDIO 30.5cm(12.0in) EATXPWR Intel® P43 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) COM1 RTL 8111C PCIEX16 PCIEX1_1 PCIEX1_2 SATA3 SATA4 8Mb BIOS SATA1 SATA2 PRI_IDE Super I/O Intel® ICH10 PCI1 P5QL SE Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI2 JMB 368 ALC 662 SB_PWR PCI3 AAFP CLRTC SPDIF_OUT FLOPPY CD USB1112 USB910 USB78 F_PANEL SPEAKER Refer to 1.
1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 1. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) 1-24 2. LGA775 CPU Socket 1-6 3. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN) 1-22 4. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-10 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-20 6. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) 1-22 7. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) 1-21 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) 1-23 9. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) 1-23 10.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5QL SE P5QL SE CPU socket 775 Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. Retention tab A B Load lever 3. 4.
5. Position the CPU over the socket, ensuring that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket then fit the socket alignment key into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key 6. Apply several drops of Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with preapplied thermal paste. If so, skip this step. DO NOT eat the Thermal Interface Material.
1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® LGA775 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. If you buy a CPU separately, ensure that you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Ensure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 4. A B B A A B B A Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7 System memory 1.7.
1.7.2 Memory configurations You may install 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, and 4GB 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. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency.
DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CL Chip No.
DDR2-800MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CL Chip No.
DDR2-667MHz capability Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CL Chip No.
DDR2-667MHz capability DIMM support Vendor Part No. Size SS/ DS CL Chip No.
A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with 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. 3 Locked Retaining Clip 1.7.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2 Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the 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.
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 due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R.) feature.
LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection YELLOW Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 4. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. 5. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker.
1.10.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for a floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Connect one end of an FDD cable to this connector and the other end to the signal connector at the back of a floppy disk drive. • Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. • The FDD cable is purchased separately.
3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. There are three connectors on an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard’s IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device.
5. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND SATA4 SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5QL SE SATA3 P5QL SE SATA connectors right angle side Connect the right-angle side of a SATA signal cable to a SATA device.
7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB78, USB910, USB1112) USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB78 PIN 1 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5QL SE USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB910 PIN 1 USB+5V USB_P11USB_P11+ GND USB1112 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P12USB_P12+ GND NC These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect a 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.
9. Speaker connector (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chasis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. +5V GND GND Speaker Out SPEAKER P5QL SE PIN 1 P5QL SE Speaker Out Connector 10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin EATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
11. System panel connector (10-1 pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PLED+ PLEDPWR GND PWR LED PWR BTN PIN 1 IDE_LED+ IDE_LEDGround Reset F_PANEL P5QL SE HD_LED RESET P5QL SE 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.
1.11 Software support 1.11.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® XP/Vista Operating Systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information. • Ensure that you install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 1.11.
Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS Update: Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment. 2. ASUS EZ Flash 2: Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or USB flash disk. 3. ASUS AFUDOS: Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk. 4.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you want to download.
2.1.2 1. Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk: DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. At the DOS prompt, key in format A:/S then press . a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Windows® XP environment c. Right-click the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon, then select Format. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk checkbox. e. Click Start.
ASUSTek EZ Flash 2 BIOS ROM Utility V3.25 FLASH TYPE: MXIC 25L8005 Current ROM BOARD: P5QL SE VER: 0302 (H:00 B:02) DATE: 09/09/2008 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 (2) Insert the floppy disk or USB flash disk that contains the BIOS file into the floppy disk drive or a USB port. Press during POST to enter the BIOS setup utility.
2. Boot the system in DOS mode. 3. At the prompt key in afudos /o[filename] where [filename] is any user-assigned filename which consists of no more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name then press to copy the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.
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 update process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard Support DVD, a floppy disk, or USB flash disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard Support DVD, a floppy disk, or USB flash disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.
If no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for DVD-ROM... DVD-ROM found! Reading file “P5QLSE.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... 3. Restart the system after the utility completes the update process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard.
2.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility.
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Power System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [Not [Not [Not [Not Detected] Detected] Detected] Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system Time.
2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, Tools, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Power System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] [1.44M, 3.
2.3 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. Main Advanced Power System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] [1.44M, 3.
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) M [Auto] Enables 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.
2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Bios Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. 2.4 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.
The follow items appear only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [xxx] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. The values range from 200 to 600. Refer to the table below for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings.
The follow item appears only when you set the Ai Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [667MHz] [800MHz] [1066MHz] The table below shows the DRAM Frequency configuration options that appear when the FSB value is 1600, 1333, 1066, and 800.
2.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Ratio CMOS Setting [Auto] Sets the ration between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] • If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, then the actual and set values may differ. • Key in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E Support.
2.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. North Bridge Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to enabled 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.
Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] 2.4.
2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Power Suspend Mode ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 2.5.
Resume On PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PCIE Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to wake the system through a PCI Express card. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 2.6.1 Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B:) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item. 2.
Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit ASUS EZ Flash 2 AI NET 2 2.7.
2.8 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. Main Advanced Power Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Select Screen Pressing does not immediately exit this menu.
