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... latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs... world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for buying an ASUS® P5L-MX/IPAT motherboard!
... latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs... world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for buying an ASUS® P5L-MX/IPAT motherboard!
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...; 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up the PCI bus. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with peak bandwidths...
...; 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O controller hub that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up the PCI bus. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with peak bandwidths...
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The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5L-MX/IPAT ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT R 1- Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of ...
The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5L-MX/IPAT ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT R 1- Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of ...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. P5L-MX/IPAT R P5L-MX/IPAT CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is ... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of repair only if ...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. P5L-MX/IPAT R P5L-MX/IPAT CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is ... retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of repair only if ...
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... the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- 6. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the...
... the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- 6. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5L-MX/IPAT R P5L-MX/IPAT CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-11 A A A B B B A 3.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5L-MX/IPAT R P5L-MX/IPAT CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. 2. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-11 A A A B B B A 3.
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Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-13 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-13 4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation.
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... under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-15 We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you install Windows...but less memory size detected." Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. You also may reserve a certain...
... under Windows® XP 32-bit version OS. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-15 We recommend that you install less than 3 GB system memory if you install Windows...but less memory size detected." Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but it may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. You also may reserve a certain...
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Single Sided DS - ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-17 B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-...
Single Sided DS - ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-17 B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - supports one module inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of modules inserted into either slot, in a Single-...
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... expansion card. Refer to the card. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-19 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
... expansion card. Refer to the card. Make sure to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-19 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card...
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... card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-21 The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows...
... card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-21 The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. The figure shows...
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..., USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW1234 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L-MX/IPAT USBPW5678 12 23 R P5L-MX/IPAT USB Device Wake Up(De+f5aVult) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply... mode). The USBPW1234 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. The USBPW5678 jumper is for each USB port; ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-23
..., USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. USBPW1234 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L-MX/IPAT USBPW5678 12 23 R P5L-MX/IPAT USB Device Wake Up(De+f5aVult) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply... mode). The USBPW1234 jumper is for the internal USB connectors that can connect to additional USB ports. The USBPW5678 jumper is for each USB port; ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-23
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... connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY P5L-MX/IPAT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port is for the provided...PIN 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. R P5L-MX/IPAT Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-25 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker...
... connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY P5L-MX/IPAT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. This port is for the provided...PIN 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. R P5L-MX/IPAT Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-25 Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker...
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... RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND GND GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 R GND GND GND GND P5L-MX/IPAT SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to avoid mechanical... Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the SATA1/2 connector. right angle side ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ...
... RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 GND GND GND GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4 R GND GND GND GND P5L-MX/IPAT SATA Connectors When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to avoid mechanical... Disk Connect the right-angle side of SATA cable to the onboard SATA port to the SATA1/2 connector. right angle side ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ...
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... DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby P5L-MX/IPAT Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground R +3 Volts P5L-MX/IPAT ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-29 6. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
... DC +12V DC +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby P5L-MX/IPAT Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground R +3 Volts P5L-MX/IPAT ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-29 6. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
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... either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition P5L-MX/IPAT NC NC NC AGND HP_HD MIC2_JD PRESENSE# AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MIC2_R MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP... R P5L-MX/IPAT Front Panel Audio Connector It is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-31
... either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Azalia-compliant pin definition Legacy AC'97-compliant pin definition P5L-MX/IPAT NC NC NC AGND HP_HD MIC2_JD PRESENSE# AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MIC2_R MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP... R P5L-MX/IPAT Front Panel Audio Connector It is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-31
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... /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process...utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... done...
... /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 3. ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process...utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Press . Reading flash ..... The utility copies the current BIOS file to file...... done...
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... the latest BIOS file for APTIO - Copy the AFUWIN utilities (Afwin.exe and AMIFLDrv.sys) from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in a Windows® environment. Click Start... > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 2.09 ASUS 0.03 Copyright (C) 2004 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your motherboard from the motherboard support CD to the folder with the...BIOS>afuwin /iP5L-MXIP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility for your computer. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-
... the latest BIOS file for APTIO - Copy the AFUWIN utilities (Afwin.exe and AMIFLDrv.sys) from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and save the BIOS file to update the BIOS file in a Windows® environment. Click Start... > Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt to prevent system boot failure! 5. Version 2.09 ASUS 0.03 Copyright (C) 2004 American Megatrends, Inc. Restart your motherboard from the motherboard support CD to the folder with the...BIOS>afuwin /iP5L-MXIP.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility for your computer. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-
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ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- Use the navigation keys to another. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 ...
ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- Use the navigation keys to another. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 2.2.3 ...
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2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Project Version Build Date Memory Information Total Memory System Language System Date System Time Access Level American Megatrends 4.5.0 A0657 2....
2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system time. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Project Version Build Date Memory Information Total Memory System Language System Date System Time Access Level American Megatrends 4.5.0 A0657 2....