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... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of their... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
... ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of their... CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. No part of this manual may or may be extended if: (1) the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT...
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... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
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... cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make...from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using ...
... cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make...from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are using an adapter or extension cord. Please check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before using ...
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... the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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. This chapter also lists...
... the new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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. This chapter also lists...
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... command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5LMX.ROM ix DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
... command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iP5LMX.ROM ix DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this manual.
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... system devices. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system.
... system devices. Frequencies higher than CPU manufacturer recommends are not guaranteed to malfunction. Take caution when changing the settings of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system.
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... and PCI bus. If this item is set the PCI Express frequency. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by default. This item... type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150] CPU Clock Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to the default setting. ASUS P5L-MX 2-19
... and PCI bus. If this item is set the PCI Express frequency. PCI Express Frequency [Auto] Allows you to set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you set the DDR2 operating frequency. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by default. This item... type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [Auto] [90]...[150] CPU Clock Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Allows you to the default setting. ASUS P5L-MX 2-19
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.... Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] ASUS P5L-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the...
.... Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] ASUS P5L-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read command and the time the data actually becomes available. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the...
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Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support You can also find this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
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... 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, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners'...not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
... 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, including the products and software described in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to the owners'...not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for backup purposes, without intent to infringe. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR ...
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... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System requirements A-2 A.2.2 Using the EIST...
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...bin indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your...power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system...
...bin indicates that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. Do not place the product in any damage, contact your...power supply is broken, do not try to fix it may become wet. • Place the product on it, carefully read all the manuals that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all power cables from the existing system...
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... new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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. It includes description of the support CD...
... new technology it supports. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 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. It includes description of the support CD...
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Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to ...
Conventions used throughout this manual. NOTE: Tips and additional information to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you complete a task. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to ...
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loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. ...
loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for the system. If the system AI Overclocking [Auto] Allows selection of the preset overclocking configuration options: Manual - loads the optimal settings for stability when overclocking. 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to individually set overclocking parameters. ...
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...enable or disable the CPU clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. ASUS P5L-MX 2-19 The following item appears only when you set to [Auto] by default. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. ...DDR2 reference voltage. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. If this item is set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] Refer to 450. This item is auto-detected by the clock generator to ...
...enable or disable the CPU clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to adjust the CPU frequency. ASUS P5L-MX 2-19 The following item appears only when you set to [Auto] by default. CPU Frequency [200] Displays the frequency sent by the BIOS. ...DDR2 reference voltage. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad. If this item is set the AI Overclocking item to [Manual]. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] Refer to 450. This item is auto-detected by the clock generator to ...
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... Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] ASUS P5L-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
... Exit Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] ASUS P5L-MX 2-23 Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. 2.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).
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You can also find this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.
You can also find this user guide. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to open the folder of this information on the inside front cover of the user manual. Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Click an item to display the ASUS contact information. 3.2.5 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals.