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1.5.3 Motherboard-Layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V1 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 LGA775 Super I/O FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-... Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer USBPW34 USBPW12 Intel® 915GL MCH EATXPWR1 PRI_IDE1 PCIEX16(x4 mode) RTL8100C PCI1 AD1986A AAFP1 CD1 PCI2 P5GL-MX PCI3 SB_PWR1 SPDIF_OUT1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH6 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC1 USBPW78 USB56 USBPW56 USB78 4Mb BIOS PANEL 1-8 Kapitel 1: Produkteinf...
1.5.3 Motherboard-Layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V1 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 LGA775 Super I/O FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-... Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer USBPW34 USBPW12 Intel® 915GL MCH EATXPWR1 PRI_IDE1 PCIEX16(x4 mode) RTL8100C PCI1 AD1986A AAFP1 CD1 PCI2 P5GL-MX PCI3 SB_PWR1 SPDIF_OUT1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH6 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC1 USBPW78 USB56 USBPW56 USB78 4Mb BIOS PANEL 1-8 Kapitel 1: Produkteinf...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GL-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GL-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
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...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from... system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,...
...any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If possible, disconnect all power cables from... system before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using , contact your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to ... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that may include optional documentation, ...
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Refer to ... This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. It includes description of the support CD that may include optional documentation, ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GL-MX 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GL-MX 1-1
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.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GL-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package...
.... 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GL-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package...
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...automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of up to 400 MHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) ...CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The GMCH features the Intel® ...
...automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of up to 400 MHz. The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully compatible with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) ...CPU Lock Free This feature allows you to adjust the CPU multiplier to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 800/533 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The GMCH features the Intel® ...
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.... See page 1-22 for details. See page 1-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface (max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode) The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. PCI...for thinner, more flexible cables with the onboard LAN port. See page 1-26 for details. See pages 1-26. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that speeds up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity ...
.... See page 1-22 for details. See page 1-16 for details. PCI Express™ interface (max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode) The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. PCI...for thinner, more flexible cables with the onboard LAN port. See page 1-26 for details. See pages 1-26. 6-channel audio The motherboard comes with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that speeds up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. 10/100 Mbps LAN support Easy connectivity ...
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... smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-5 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 ...Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to your system with USB 1.1. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature present in case the system hangs due to ...
... smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-5 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 ...Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you to your system with USB 1.1. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature present in case the system hangs due to ...
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...the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...
...the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction... Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord...
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... with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GL-MX ASUS P5GL-MX 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
... with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GL-MX ASUS P5GL-MX 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to...
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V1 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 LGA775 Super I/O FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-... Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer USBPW34 USBPW12 Intel® 915GL MCH EATXPWR1 PRI_IDE1 PCIEX16(x4 mode) RTL8100C PCI1 AD1986A AAFP1 CD1 PCI2 P5GL-MX PCI3 SB_PWR1 SPDIF_OUT1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH6 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC1 USBPW78 USB56 USBPW56 USB78 4Mb BIOS PANEL 1-8 Chapter 1: Product...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS KBPWR1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 ATX12V1 CHA_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 LGA775 Super I/O FLOPPY1 DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-... Out Center: Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer USBPW34 USBPW12 Intel® 915GL MCH EATXPWR1 PRI_IDE1 PCIEX16(x4 mode) RTL8100C PCI1 AD1986A AAFP1 CD1 PCI2 P5GL-MX PCI3 SB_PWR1 SPDIF_OUT1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel ICH6 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CLRTC1 USBPW78 USB56 USBPW56 USB78 4Mb BIOS PANEL 1-8 Chapter 1: Product...
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Contact your left. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central...
Contact your left. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-9 ASUS will shoulder the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 1.6 Central...
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... Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove .... If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...
... Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you buy a CPU separately, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove .... If you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5GL-MX 1-13 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. 2.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS P5GL-MX 1-13 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. A A A B B B A 3. 2.
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Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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4. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-15 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
4. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-15 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
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... four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Use any of the sockets: P5GL-MX P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot -ure. ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Use any of the sockets: P5GL-MX P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot -ure. ® DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.