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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GPL 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 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 2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5GPL 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 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 2.3.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make ... cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it by yourself. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make ... cord. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or...
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...parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter... hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...
...parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter... hardware setup procedures that may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GPL 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GPL 1-1
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GPL motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GPL motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA/100 cables 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GPL motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GPL motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA/100 cables 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! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and...
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... SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for details. ASUS P5GPL 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-9 for the Intel...
... SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for details. ASUS P5GPL 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 1-9 for the Intel...
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...critical components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with 24-bit DAC and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed ...interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. USB 2.0 technology The...
...critical components. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with 24-bit DAC and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed ...interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel High Definition Audio through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. USB 2.0 technology The...
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...pages 1-26 and 2-21. See details on page 2-6. ASUS P5GPL 1-5 During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the ...34. See page 2-19. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Intel® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory...
...pages 1-26 and 2-21. See details on page 2-6. ASUS P5GPL 1-5 During the bootup process, AI NET2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the ...34. See page 2-19. This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Intel® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory...
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...-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . P5GPL P5GPL 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 should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before... is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location 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. •...
...-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . P5GPL P5GPL 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 should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before... is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location 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. •...
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... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the ...rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GPL ASUS P5GPL 1-7 Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
... in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the ...rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GPL ASUS P5GPL 1-7 Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the...
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FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O ATX12V LGA775 Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-...: Side surround L/R Below:Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8053 USBPW12 USBPW34 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Intel R 915PL CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCI1 CD P5GPL PCI2 ALC880 SPDIF_OUT PCI3 AAFP PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® ICH6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 PRI_IDE PCIEX1_3 USB56 USBPW56 USBPW78 CLRTC...
FLOPPY EATXPWR 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O ATX12V LGA775 Super I/O DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-...: Side surround L/R Below:Bass Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8053 USBPW12 USBPW34 PWR_FAN PCIEX1_1 Intel R 915PL CPU_FAN PCIEX16 PCI1 CD P5GPL PCI2 ALC880 SPDIF_OUT PCI3 AAFP PCIEX1_2 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel® ICH6 SATA2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 PRI_IDE PCIEX1_3 USB56 USBPW56 USBPW78 CLRTC...
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... 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 installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5GPL 1-9 If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor...
... 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 installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5GPL 1-9 If the instructions in the 775-land package. • Your boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor...
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.... 6. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. ASUS P5GPL 1-11 Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Close the load plate (A), then A push the... on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper...
.... 6. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to compile the code. ASUS P5GPL 1-11 Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Close the load plate (A), then A push the... on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs in the 775-land package with Hyper...
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If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and ...requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU...
If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that you use only Intel®-certified multi-directional heatsink and ...requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the CPU...
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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. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. ASUS P5GPL 1-13 A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND P5GPL CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GPL CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.
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. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. ASUS P5GPL 1-13 A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN GND P5GPL CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GPL CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 2.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 labeled CPU_FAN. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. B A B B A 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 labeled CPU_FAN. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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ASUS P5GPL 1-15 Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
ASUS P5GPL 1-15 Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. 4.
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...channel only. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard supports a maximum of the recommended configurations in Table 1. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double... Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A warning message appears during POST if the total density of the sockets: P5GPL P5GPL 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the...
...channel only. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. • Due to chipset limitation, this motherboard supports a maximum of the recommended configurations in Table 1. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double... Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A warning message appears during POST if the total density of the sockets: P5GPL P5GPL 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the...
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.... 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do so may...pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5GPL 1-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1.
.... 1 2 DDR DIMM notch 1 Unlocked retaining clip A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Failure to do so may...pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. ASUS P5GPL 1-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1.