Motherboard P5QL-EM
E4403 Third Edition V3 December 2008 Copyright © 2008 ASUSTeK Computer, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices.......................................................................................................... vi Safety information...................................................................................... vii About this guide......................................................................................... vii P5QL-EM specifications summary............................................................. ix Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!.........................
Contents 1.11 Software support......................................................................... 1-29 1.11.1 1.11.2 Installing an operating system....................................... 1-29 Support DVD information............................................... 1-29 Chapter 2 BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility......................................................... 2-1 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility...
Contents 2.5.1 Suspend Mode............................................................... 2-18 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support........................................................ 2-18 2.5.2 2.5.4 2.6 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 2-19 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority....................................................... 2-20 2.6.3 Security.......................................................................... 2-20 Boot Settings Configuration........
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 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.
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-EM specifications summary CPU. Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Graphics Expansion Slots LAN USB BIOS features Audio LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™ 2 Quad / Core™ 2 Duo / Core ™ 2 Extreme / Pentium® Extreme / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® processors Supports Intel® next generation 45nm CPU Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology *Refer to www.asus.
P5QL-EM specifications summary Storage ICH10 Southbridge: - 6 x Serial ATA 3Gb/s devices Ext PATA and SATA controller supports: - 1 x UltraDMA 133/100 for up to 2 PATA devices - 1 x External Serial ATA 3Gb/s (SATA On-the-go) ASUS overclocking SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection): - FSB turning from 200MHz up to 600MHz at 1MHz features increment ASUS C.P.R.
Chapter 1 Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QL-EM 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.
Dual channel DDR2 1066(O.C.) The motherboard supports DDR2 memory that features data transfer rates of 667 / 800 / 1066 (overclocking) MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. PCIe 2.0 support This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 devices for double speed and bandwidth which enhances system performance.
ASUS AI Nap Minimize noise and power consumption when temporarily away! With AI Nap, users can instantly snooze your PC without terminating the tasks. System will continue operating at minimum power and noise when user is temporarily away. It keeps downloading files or running applications in quietest state while you´re sleeping. Simply click keyboard or mouse, you can swiftly wake up the system in few seconds.
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 24.4cm(9.6in) PS/2KBMS USB56 Super I/O CPU_FAN PWR_FAN ATX12V AUDIO LPT 8 2 EATXPWR COM1 FLOPPY 7 24.4cm(9.
1.5.4 Layout contents Connectors/Jumpers/Slots Page 2. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 1-27 3. LGA775 CPU Socket 5. CPU, Chassis, and Power fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN)) 1-24 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 1-22 1. 4. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. R P5QL-EM 1. P5QL-EM.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 processor requires 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. • Your Intel® LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
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. 1.7 A B B A A B B A Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 1.7.
Mode One DIMM Two DIMMs Three DIMMs Four DIMMs DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DS/SS - - - - DS/SS - - - - DS/SS - - - - DS/SS DS/SS - DS/SS - DS/SS - - DS/SS - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - DS/SS - SS SS DS/SS - SS SS - DS/SS DS/SS - SS SS - DS/SS SS SS SS SS SS SS • When using only one memory module, start installing the DDR2 DIMM from slot DIMM_A1 or DIMM_B1 for better overclocking capability.
P5QL-EM Motherboard Qualified Vendors Lists (QVL) DDR2-667MHz capability Size 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G 1G 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G 2G 1G 512MB 1G 2G 512MB 1G 1G 512MB 1G 1G 2G 2G 1G(kit of 2) 2G(kit of 2) 667 1G 512MB 4G 1G 1G 1G 1G Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No.
Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. 1G 1G 1G 2G(Kit of 2) 2G(Kit of 2) 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 512MB 1G 2G 2G 1G Qimonda Corsair Corsair Corsair Corsair HY HY Kingmax Kingmax Apacer Apacer Apacer Apacer ADATA HYS64T128020EU-2.5-B2 XMS2-6400 XMS2-6400 CM2X2048-6400C5DHX CM2X2048-6400C5 HYMP564U64CP8-S5 AB HYMP512U64CP8-S5 AB KLDC28F-A8KI5 KLDD48F-A8K15 78.91G91.9K5 78.01GA0.9K5 78.A1GA0.9K4 78.A1GA0.
DDR2-1066MHz capability Size Vendor Part No. CL Chip Brand SS/ DS Chip No. 512MB 512MB 512MB 1G 1G 1G Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Kingston Qimonda N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6 Kingston Elpida Kingston Elpida Kingston Qimonda SS SS SS DS DS DS 1G 1G 1G 1G 4G(kit of 2) 2G(kit of 2) 4G(kit of 2) 1G Kingmax Corsair GEIL GEIL GEIL G.SKILL G.SKILL G.
1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DDR2 DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 2 DDR2 DIMM notch 1 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
1.8 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. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
1.9 1. Jumper Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
USB device wake-up (3-pin PS2_USBPW) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). 1 2 2 3 1 2 +5V (Default) PS2_USBPW5-6 +5VSB +5V (Default) +5VSB R P5QL-EM USBPW1-4 2 3 2. USBPW9-12 1 2 P5QL-EM.USB.Device.Wake.
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1 Rear panel connectors 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 16 15 14 13 12 PS/2 mouse / keyboard port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse / keyboard. 2. Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) port. This 15-pin port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 3. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. IEEE1394a port.
11. Side Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6 or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset.
1.10.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the 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. PIN 1 R P5QL-EM FLOPPY NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5QL-EM.Floppy.
3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_EIDE) The onboard IDE connector is for the Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 signal cable. There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 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. 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 a total of 1A~2.2A (26.4W 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 fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC`97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. AAFP NC AGND NC NC Legacy AC’97 compliant definition MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L SENSE2_RETUR PORT1L PORT1R PORT2R SEBSE_SEND PORT2L R GND PRESENSE# SENSE1_RETUR P5QL-EM HD-audio-compliant pin definition P5QL-EM.Front.Panel.Audio.
9. 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. PIN 1 COM1 R P5QL-EM The serial port bracket (COM1) is purchased separately. P5QL-EM.COM.Port.Connector 10. LPT connector (26-1 pin LPT) The LPT (Line Printing Terminal) connector supports devices such as a printer.
11. 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. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. ATX12V +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts +12V DC GND +12V DC GND R P5QL-EM EATXPWR P5QL-EM.ATX.Power.
13. System panel connector (20-8 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. +5V Ground Ground Speaker PLED- PLED+ SPEAKER IDE_LED Reset Ground PWR Ground IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- PA NEL R P5QL-EM PLED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply P5QL-EM.System.Panel.Connector • • • • • 1-28 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.
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. Use the setup procedures presented in this section for reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for detailed information.
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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 in DOS mode using a floppy disk or a 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 > ASUS Update > ASUS Update. 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 then click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download then click Next. 5.
2. d. Select the Create an MS-DOS startup disk check box. e. Click Start. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.3 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 + during the PowerOn Self Tests (POST).
2.1.4 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1.2MB free space to save the file.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5QLEM.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Recovering the BIOS from the support DVD To recover the BIOS from the support DVD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support DVD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the DVD for the BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy...
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 SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 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 :[Not :[Not Detected] Detected] 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 Power BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Tools Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. [14:14:35] [Wed 04/16/2008] [1.
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 SATA SATA 1 2 3 4 5 6 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.
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. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
The following item appears only when you set the AI Overclocking item to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to select the overclock options. Configuration options: [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] DRAM Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating frequency.
CPU Ratio Setting [Auto] Allows you to set the ratio between CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.Configuration options: [Auto] If an invalid ratio is set in CMOS, the actual value may be different from the set value. Key in ratio numbers directly. C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Inter CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU powersaving function in system halt state.
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 [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. We recommend that you set this item to Enabled when you install 4GB memory.
South Bridge Configuration Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to set the audio controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Front Panel Support Type [HD Audio] Allows you to select the front panel support type. If High Definition Audio Front Panel used, please set HD Audio mode. Configuration options: [AC97] [HD Audio] SPDIF_OUT Mode Setting [SPDIF Output] Allows you to select SPDIF_OUT mode setting. Configuration options: [HDMI Output] [SPDIF Output] 2.4.
USB Functions [Enabled] Allows you to disable or select the different values of the USB functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 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 the presence of USB devices at startup.
2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] 2.5.4 APM Configuration Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] [S1(POS) Only] - Enables the system to enter the ACPI S1 (Power on Suspend) sleep state. In S1 sleep state, the system appears suspended and stays in a low power mode. The system can be resumed at any time.
Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.5 Hardware Monitor CPU/MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF]. The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU/ motherboard temperatures. Select Ignored if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures.
2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 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.
To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
2.7 Tools menu The Tools menu items allow you to launch 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 Express Gate Enter OS Timer Reset User Data [Enabled] [10 Seconds] [No] Press ENTER to run the utility to select and update BIOS. This utility doesn't support : 1.NTFS format AI NET 2 2.7.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2.
2.7.3 AI NET 2 Check Realtek LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Realtek LAN cable during the Power-On Self‑Test (POST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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.
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