Chapter 1

Product introduction

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5QL-CM 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.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard

ASUS P5QL-CM motherboard

Cables

1 x Serial ATA cable

 

1 x Serial ATA power cable

 

1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable

Accessories

1 x I/O shield

Application DVD

ASUS motherboard support DVD

Documentation

User Manual

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

LGA775 Intel® Core™2 Processor Ready

This motherboard supports the latest Intel® Core™2 processors in LGA775 package. It also can support Intel® next generation 45nm Multi- Core CPU. With new Intel® Core™ microarchitecture technology and 1333/1066/800 MHz FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world.

ASUS P5QL-CM

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