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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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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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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 A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GL-MX motherboard!
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 A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it...it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GL-MX motherboard!
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...; EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The GMCH provides the interface for the motherboard. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 Intel® 915GL chipset The Intel® 915GL graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I /O controller hub that provides the interface for details. Enhanced...
...; EM64T feature allows your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. The GMCH provides the interface for the motherboard. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-3 Intel® 915GL chipset The Intel® 915GL graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH6 I /O controller hub that provides the interface for details. Enhanced...
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...12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-33. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable ...See pages 1-24, 1-27, 1-30 and 2-21 for details. See page 2-30 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 open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need...
...12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-33. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable ...See pages 1-24, 1-27, 1-30 and 2-21 for details. See page 2-30 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 open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. eliminates the need...
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... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. -ure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5GL-MX ASUS P5GL-MX 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. -ure to do so can damage the motherboard. ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5GL-MX ASUS P5GL-MX 1-7 The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles...
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...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 on the LGA775 socket. ... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium... removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-9
...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 on the LGA775 socket. ... Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Pentium... removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-9
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ASUS P5GL-MX 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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! 6.
ASUS P5GL-MX 1-11 B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 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! 6.
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - 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 place. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-13 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - 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 place. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-13 2. Push down two fasteners at a time in place, connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! A A A B B B A 3. to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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4. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-15 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
4. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-15 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward.
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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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... retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 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...
... retaining clips outward to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. 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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... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - - - - used - - -- - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - - - ASUS P5GL-MX 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 3 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - - - - used - - -- - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - - - ASUS P5GL-MX 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 • 3 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
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... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system -ure due to overclocking. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
... not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. For system -ure due to overclocking. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-23 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to default values. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GL-MX 1-25
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) ® P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GL-MX 1-25
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...USB) ports are available for the primary IDE connector on the IDE ribbon cable to a VGA monitor. 1 0 . 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 15-pin port connects to PIN 1. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8 . 7 . These... 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . P5GL-MX P5GL-MX IDE connector ® PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 ...
...USB) ports are available for the primary IDE connector on the IDE ribbon cable to a VGA monitor. 1 0 . 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 15-pin port connects to PIN 1. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8 . 7 . These... 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . P5GL-MX P5GL-MX IDE connector ® PRI_IDE1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 ...
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SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or ... the Serial ATA signal cables for details. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GL-MX 1-29 Refer to support S3 function.
SATA4 SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 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® 2000 Service Pack 4 or ... the Serial ATA signal cables for details. Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GL-MX 1-29 Refer to support S3 function.
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... 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 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 The plugs from the power...
... 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 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 The plugs from the power...
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PWR Ground Reset Ground P5GL-MX P5GL-MX System panel connector IDE_LED Reset PWRSW The sytem panel connector is for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for ... drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-33 10. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the...
PWR Ground Reset Ground P5GL-MX P5GL-MX System panel connector IDE_LED Reset PWRSW The sytem panel connector is for system reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for ... drive activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is color-coded for the system power button. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. ASUS P5GL-MX 1-33 10. PLED SPEAKER PLED+ PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker ® PANEL IDE_LED+ IDE_LED- Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the...
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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. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5GL-MX 2-1