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...; 04B and 04A processors. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of up...
...; 04B and 04A processors. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of up...
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... broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity to your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 1-33 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications...
... broadband connection with the onboard LAN port. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity to your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See pages 1-33 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications...
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... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The system fan rotation per minute (RPM) is...
... and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. The system fan rotation per minute (RPM) is...
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... to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and...
... to use . 4. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the slot. 5. Refer to the card. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Align the card connector with the slot and...
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... correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Completed. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GLMX.ROM. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-3 Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). R O M. 2. Floppy found !" Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. error...
... correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. Completed. Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to P5GLMX.ROM. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-3 Press + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). R O M. 2. Floppy found !" Make sure that you to update the BIOS without having to display the following. Press , then follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. error...
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... X . The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup X X. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. X X . ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
... X . The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS setup X X. The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. X X . ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package.
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... right side of the selected item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GL-MX 2-13
... right side of the selected item. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the item has a sub-menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. Use [+] or [-] to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GL-MX 2-13
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... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-15 Setting to display the IDE device information. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. There is installed in...
... [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-15 Setting to display the IDE device information. These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. There is installed in...
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....htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. If you to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you...
....htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to internally optimize the order of commands. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. If you to [AHCI]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you...
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...Controller Interface (AHCI) Port 3 interlock switch. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-17 Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e and its sub-menu items appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to [Standard IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Stagger Spinnup support. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Onboard IDE Operate Mode...
...Controller Interface (AHCI) Port 3 interlock switch. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-17 Configuration options: [S-ATA+P-ATA] [S-ATA] [P-ATA] The O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e and its sub-menu items appear only when the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item is set to [Standard IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Stagger Spinup Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the Stagger Spinnup support. ALPE and ASP [Disabled] Allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports. Onboard IDE Operate Mode...
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... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to enable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [8 USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-21 If no USB device...
... options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you to enable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [8 USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-21 If no USB device...
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... [Auto] allows the motherboard to adjust the values. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit p F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the or keys to...
... [Auto] allows the motherboard to adjust the values. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit p F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit CPU Lock Free [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. This item appears only when you install a processor with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Use the or keys to...
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... • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Select an item then press to use the EIST. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Graphics memory type [Enabled] [PCI/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-23 In...
... • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Select an item then press to use the EIST. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Graphics memory type [Enabled] [PCI/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-23 In...
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..., 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics Memory Type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 2-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS...
..., 1MB] [Enabled, 8MB] Graphics Memory Type [Auto] Sets the graphics memory type. Configuration options: [Auto] [DVMT] [FIX] [DVMT+FIX] 2-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by the internal graphics device. Configuration options: [3 Clocks] [2.5 Clocks] [2 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precharge [4 Clocks] Controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS...
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... is free for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-27 Suspend Mode Repost Video on...
... is free for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled] Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-27 Suspend Mode Repost Video on...
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... adjust the values. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to generate a wake event. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enabled or disable APM. Configuration options: [00] [01] ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second [30] Sets the RTC alarm second. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] Resume...
... adjust the values. Use the plus (+) or minus (-) keys to generate a wake event. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Keyboard Wakeup Password : Not Installed Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Enabled or disable APM. Configuration options: [00] [01] ~ [59] RTC Alarm Second [30] Sets the RTC alarm second. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] Resume...
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... menu items allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to disabled password. The Supervisor Password item on how to set your BIOS password, you to display the configuration options. After you successfully set or change password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a Supervisor Password: 1. Change...
... menu items allow you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password to disabled password. The Supervisor Password item on how to set your BIOS password, you to display the configuration options. After you successfully set or change password. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a Supervisor Password: 1. Change...
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... display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support...
... display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support...
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... driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. Refer to install the ADI AD1986A SoundMAX audio driver and application. ASUS P5GL-MX 3-3 User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. SoundMAX Audio Driver Executes the wizard to the online help or readme file...
... driver enables Plug-n-Play INF support for configuring the chipset components. Refer to install the ADI AD1986A SoundMAX audio driver and application. ASUS P5GL-MX 3-3 User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. Intel Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. SoundMAX Audio Driver Executes the wizard to the online help or readme file...
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... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support
... This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. Microsoft DirectX Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. 3-4 Chapter 3: Software support