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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GL-MX 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GL-MX 1-1
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... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GL-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield...
... in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GL-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables 1 x Ultra DMA cables 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield...
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... systems and access larger amounts of up to 400 MHz. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more efficient computing. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. See the Appendix for details. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium®...
... systems and access larger amounts of up to 400 MHz. Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for more efficient computing. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 The GMCH provides the interface for a processor in the 775-land package. See the Appendix for details. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium®...
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...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 is monitored for... I /O to your system with USB 1.1. See details on USB 2.0. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-5
...reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. feature of current for critical components. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 is monitored for... I /O to your system with USB 1.1. See details on USB 2.0. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. When the system hangs due to overclocking. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-5
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... edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P5GL-MX ASUS P5GL-MX 1-7 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. -ure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side...
... edge with external ports goes to ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the rear part of the chassis P5GL-MX ASUS P5GL-MX 1-7 Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. -ure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side...
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...the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 ... cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-9
...the cost of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Contact your left. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 ... cap is on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-9
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6. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-11 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
6. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-11 Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab.
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-13 to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-13 to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN ® GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - Push down two fasteners at a time in place.
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4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-15
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-15
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...-6 DS W942508CH-5 SS DD2508AKTA-5C DS DD2508AMTA SS K4H560838F-TCCC SS V58C2256804SAT5B DS A2S56D3OATP DS V58C2256804SAT5B DS K4H560838F-TCCC SS A2S56D30BTP DS HY5DU56822CT-J SS PM4D328D50406EU ASUS P5GL-MX 1-17
...-6 DS W942508CH-5 SS DD2508AKTA-5C DS DD2508AMTA SS K4H560838F-TCCC SS V58C2256804SAT5B DS A2S56D3OATP DS V58C2256804SAT5B DS K4H560838F-TCCC SS A2S56D30BTP DS HY5DU56822CT-J SS PM4D328D50406EU ASUS P5GL-MX 1-17
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... NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your...
... NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 2 1. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-19 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your...
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... Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H -- - - - used - - - - ASUS P5GL-MX 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - -- - - - - When using PCI cards on shared...
... Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H -- - - - used - - - - ASUS P5GL-MX 1-21 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. used - - -- - - - - When using PCI cards on shared...
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... when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such...
... when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such...
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3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GL-MX 1-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
3. KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GL-MX 1-25 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
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...devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. P5GL-MX P5GL-MX IDE connector ® PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. The ...(USB) ports are available for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . PIN 1 ASUS P5GL-MX 1-27 This 9-pin COM1 port is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to a VGA monitor. 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . This 15-...
...devices. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. P5GL-MX P5GL-MX IDE connector ® PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Ultra DMA cable connector. The ...(USB) ports are available for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . PIN 1 ASUS P5GL-MX 1-27 This 9-pin COM1 port is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE ribbon cable to a VGA monitor. 1 0 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . This 15-...
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... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND ® GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5GL-MX P5GL-MX SATA connectors SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • Install the Windows...hard disk drives. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GL-MX 1-29 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ...
... RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND ® GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND P5GL-MX P5GL-MX SATA connectors SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • Install the Windows...hard disk drives. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GL-MX 1-29 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for ...
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... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GL-MX 1-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will...
... Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5GL-MX 1-31 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will...
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... system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5GL-MX P5GL-MX System panel connector IDE_LED Reset PWRSW The sytem panel connector is for easy connection. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System... 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P5GL-MX 1-33
... system power LED. The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to this connector. PWR Ground Reset Ground P5GL-MX P5GL-MX System panel connector IDE_LED Reset PWRSW The sytem panel connector is for easy connection. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to the HDD. • System... 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the HDD Activity LED. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- ASUS P5GL-MX 1-33
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5GL-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5GL-MX 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.