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... P5GL-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-16 1.7.1 Overview 1-16 1.7.2 Memory...
... P5GL-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-9 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-9 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-12 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-14 1.7 System memory 1-16 1.7.1 Overview 1-16 1.7.2 Memory...
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...® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. The Intel®...2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for details. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. The motherboard also supports the Intel® ...
...® Pentium® 4 or Intel® Celeron® processor in the 775-land package with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with Intel® 04B and 04A processors. The Intel®...2D, and video capabilities. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, an integrated graphics engine for details. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 Setting the appropriate BIOS setting automatically reduces the CPU multiplier value for details. The motherboard also supports the Intel® ...
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This high speed interface is software compatible with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that speeds up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-... the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus.
This high speed interface is software compatible with the ADI AD1986A audio CODEC that speeds up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-... the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides 6-channel audio, audio jack-sensing and enumeration technology, and S/PDIF out support. Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up the PCI bus.
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Use any of the sockets: P5GL-MX P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot -ure. See Table 2 for qualified DDR DIMMs. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in Table 1. ... The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section. • Installing DDR...
Use any of the sockets: P5GL-MX P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot -ure. See Table 2 for qualified DDR DIMMs. • Due to chipset limitation, DIMM modules with 128 Mb memory chips or double-sided x16 memory chips are not supported in Table 1. ... The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section. • Installing DDR...
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... For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 + DDR_B2) Table 1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR_A1 and DDR_A2 DDR_B1 ...-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
... For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 + DDR_B2) Table 1 Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DDR_A1 and DDR_A2 DDR_B1 ...-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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.... support for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB ...
.... support for 4 modules inserted into the blue and black slots as one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 512MB ...
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... include system setup information such as system •words. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-23 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ... 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot -ure! ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3.
... include system setup information such as system •words. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-23 Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. 1.9 Jumpers 1. ... 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot -ure! ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3.
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...a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) ... supply. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intent to install additional devices. ® ATX12V P5GL-MX P5GL-MX ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +12V DC GND EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts...
...a higher power output is inadequate. • The ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant PSU passed the motherboard power requirement test with the following configuration: CPU : Memory : Graphics card : Parallel ATA devices : Serial ATA device : Optical drive : Intel® Pentium® 4 3.6 GHz 512 MB DDR (x 4) ... supply. This PSU type has 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs. • If you intent to install additional devices. ® ATX12V P5GL-MX P5GL-MX ATX power connectors +12V DC GND +12V DC GND EATXPWR +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts...
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...when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GL-MX 2-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen.... screen is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/...
...when selected. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5GL-MX 2-13 Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen.... screen is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to configure system time. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0114 Build Date : 04/18/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0114 Build Date : 04/18/05 Processor Type Speed Count : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz : 3200 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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Set to the DDR documentation before setting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [2.50V] [2.60V] Refer to Auto for safe mode. If this happens, revert...Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Vcore over voltage control. Configuration options: [Auto] [333MHz] [400MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the memory module(s)! Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the default setting. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External...
Set to the DDR documentation before setting the memory voltage. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Auto] [2.50V] [2.60V] Refer to Auto for safe mode. If this happens, revert...Disabled] Enables or disables the CPU Vcore over voltage control. Configuration options: [Auto] [333MHz] [400MHz] Selecting a very high DRAM frequency may damage the memory module(s)! Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the default setting. FSB/CPU External Frequency Synchronization Front Side Bus FSB 800 FSB 533 CPU External...
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... following item appears only when you to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Graphics memory type [Enabled] [PCI/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-23
... following item appears only when you to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Graphic Adapter Priority Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Graphics memory type [Enabled] [PCI/Int-VGA] [Enabled, 8MB] [Auto] ASUS P5GL-MX 2-23
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... [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Disables or sets the amount of the graphics controller to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM...the RAS Activate timing to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [8] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA] Allows selection of system memory pre-allocated by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM...
... [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read /write command. Configuration options: [Internal VGA] [PCI/Int-VGA] Pre-allocated Graphics Memory [Enabled, 8MB] Disables or sets the amount of the graphics controller to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect). Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM...the RAS Activate timing to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [8] Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI/Int-VGA] Allows selection of system memory pre-allocated by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM...
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... PCI device latency timer register. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. When set to select the value in below sections may cause system to [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [PCI Device...
... PCI device latency timer register. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. When set to select the value in below sections may cause system to [No] [64] [Yes] [Disabled] [PCI Device...