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... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13...
... updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility 2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility 2-8 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen 2-12 2.2.2 Menu bar 2-12 2.2.4 Menu items 2-13 2.2.5 Sub-menu items 2-13 2.2.6 Configuration fields 2-13 2.2.7 Pop-up window 2-13 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-13 2.2.9 General help 2-13...
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... the PnP cap unless you . B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Lift the load...
... the PnP cap unless you . B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Retention tab A Load lever PnP Cap B This side of the cam box should fit A l i g n m e n t k e y into the CPU notch. Lift the load...
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...support S3 function. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GL-MX 1-29 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for... ® 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. ...
...support S3 function. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GL-MX 1-29 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for... ® 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA. ...
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Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert...
Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert...
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... that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. X X. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file ..., then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. X X . 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu...
... that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See page 3-4 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. X X. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file ..., then click I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. X X . 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu...
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Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. N e x t. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. N e x t. Click N e x t. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-9 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t.
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...the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. From the FTP site, select ... the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d...
...the update process. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m a f i l e option from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. From the FTP site, select ... the BIOS file from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Follow the screen instructions to download. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d...
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...the item has a sub-menu. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu...to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GL-MX 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side...
...the item has a sub-menu. To change the value of a menu screen when there are items that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu...to configure system time. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GL-MX 2-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side...
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... [35] Selects the time out value for better OS compatibility. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-17 It is set to [Standard IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Allows you to ...Power Management (ALPE) and Aggressive Slumber/Partial (ASP) management features. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Host Controller...
... [35] Selects the time out value for better OS compatibility. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-17 It is set to [Standard IDE]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Allows you to ...Power Management (ALPE) and Aggressive Slumber/Partial (ASP) management features. The P-ATA+S-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] AHCI Port 3 Interlock Switch [Disabled] Enables or disables the Advanced Host Controller...
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...] Allows you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Select an item then press to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device...
...] Allows you to display the configuration options. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Select an item then press to configure the USB 2.0 controller in this menu allows you are running a Windows® operating system with USB device...
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...-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select O k to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the...
...-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pressing does not immediately exit this item to [Setup], BIOS checks for this option, a confirmation window appears. Select O k to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit system setup after saving the...
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... the parameters on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-37 Select O k to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you...
... the parameters on the Setup menus. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. ASUS P5GL-MX 2-37 Select O k to the Setup program. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you...
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... If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications...your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD...
... If A u t o r u n is enabled in this chapter for reference only. Double-click the A S S E T U P . Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications...your computer, browse the contents of your OS documentation for detailed information. • Make sure that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD...
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...the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. View the online help for details. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...healthy operating condition. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX ...
...the applications and other software that the motherboard supports. View the online help for details. See page 2-8 for detailed information. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected ...healthy operating condition. Anti-virus utility The anti-virus application scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in a Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader V5.0. Microsoft DirectX ...
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...You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Refer to ... 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. Install...
...You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition). 3. Refer to ... 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus.com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EM64T. Install...
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... except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. Press to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. ASUS P5GL-MX After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when... the CPU loading is low. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen ...
... except H o m e / O f f i c e D e s k t o p or A l w a y s O n. 9. Close the D i s p l a y P r o p e r t i e s window. Press to the Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration, then press . 3. Click the Power button on the desktop, then select Properties from the pop-up menu. 6. ASUS P5GL-MX After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when... the CPU loading is low. When the Display Properties window appears, click the Screen ...
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.... T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology...
.... T h r e a d i n g T e c h n o l o g y is set to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology...