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... Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
... Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
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P5L-MX specifications summary Special features Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin...
P5L-MX specifications summary Special features Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin...
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Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in your package with the...
Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of the above items is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in your package with the...
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...35 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need...
...35 for each parameter. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to buy a replacement ROM chip. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings.... Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. This protection eliminates the need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. eliminates the need...
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... in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 CPU! Close the load plate (A), then A push the ...load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® ...
... in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 CPU! Close the load plate (A), then A push the ...load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® ...
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...the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ... P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN (optional), 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support ...
...the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! 4. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, ... P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for the S/PDIF audio module to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN (optional), 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support ...
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...+S-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. In this menu. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA...Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5L-MX 2-17 We recommend that ...
...+S-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for advanced users only. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA. In this menu. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA...Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count : 2 System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5L-MX 2-17 We recommend that ...
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...item. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item is to set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions....disables the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1...
...item. The BIOS auto-detects the default value of this item is to set in this menu show the CPU-related information that cannot support CPUs with the Execute Disable function. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows you install a processor with extended CPUID functions....disables the Execute Disable function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency : 2800 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1...
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Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...suspend. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX 2-29 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to [PCI Device], ...
Suspend Mode [Auto] ACPI 2.0 Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ...suspend. IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX 2-29 Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to [PCI Device], ...
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...updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer screen by... installing the ASUS screen saver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature...
...updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer screen by... installing the ASUS screen saver. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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...174; 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Using the ...4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install a 64...
...174; 4 processor with EIST support • BIOS file with EIST support • Operating system with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. Using the ...4 LGA775 processors running on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) A- Appendix: CPU features com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install a 64...
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...Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more...up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Using ...
...Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is recommended. • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more...up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. Restart the computer. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. Using ...
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... Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
... Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology...
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xi P5L-MX specifications summary Special features Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12...
xi P5L-MX specifications summary Special features Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12...
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...® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy...
...® Core™2 processor is one of the most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy...
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...easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to your system with customizable and animated boot...
...easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...introduction Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. When the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case the system hangs due to your system with customizable and animated boot...
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...motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A ...
...motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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 CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A ...
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...12V. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is ...support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to allow digital sound output. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
...12V. 4. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is ...support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to allow digital sound output. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard...
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... Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5L-MX 2-17 Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value... OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.
... Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5L-MX 2-17 Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value... OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.