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...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY ...
...transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ii SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE,... AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY ...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
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... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
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... devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. ASUS P5L-MX 1- See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to meet the...
... devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. ASUS P5L-MX 1- See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to meet the...
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... a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on ...the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
... a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on ...the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
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USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. R P5L-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin ...). This port is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a VGA monitor or other devices...
USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. R P5L-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin ...). This port is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a VGA monitor or other devices...
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...audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports...of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 7. P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
...audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports...of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 7. P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
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...is a brief description of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-MX 2-13 To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar... a menu item then press to malfunction. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system time.
...is a brief description of the selected item. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-MX 2-13 To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on any menu screen means that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar... a menu item then press to malfunction. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system time.
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... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-MX...
... specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select ARMD (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the system. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-MX...
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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 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel...
... 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 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on Serial ATA and Parallel...
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... table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 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 Select an item then press to... [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for system suspend. When set to be used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration ...
... table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). 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 Select an item then press to... [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for system suspend. When set to be used for legacy ISA devices. Configuration ...
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...5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [... you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX 2-31 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows...
...5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [... you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX 2-31 Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows...
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... (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5L-MX 2-33 Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage...
... (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the power fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). ASUS P5L-MX 2-33 Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage...
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...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual,...
...LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ...ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual,...
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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU...
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... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
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...The SATA specification allows for details. Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2...interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express... of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5L-MX 1-
...The SATA specification allows for details. Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for details. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2...interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in the 775-land package with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express... of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5L-MX 1-
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...a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,...
...a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI 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. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards,...
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... 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction VGA port. This port is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a VGA monitor or other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. These...
... 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction VGA port. This port is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a VGA monitor or other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. These...
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... to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to the USB connectors. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!
... to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects to the USB connectors. 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard!