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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-13
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... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GPL-X SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GPL-X SE 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 Application...
... the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5GPL-X SE motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5GPL-X SE 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 Application...
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... provides the interface for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the midboard S/PDIF interface. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-15 Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel®... to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for details. See page 1-9 for details. See the Appendix for graphics card. ASUS motherboard is compliant to enhance the performance of up to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. 1.3 Special...
... provides the interface for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the midboard S/PDIF interface. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-15 Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel®... to 400MHz, and PCI Express x16-lane port for details. See page 1-9 for details. See the Appendix for graphics card. ASUS motherboard is compliant to enhance the performance of up to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. 1.3 Special...
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... the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-17 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters away at 1 meter accuracy...supply of the Intel® chipset by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of current for timely failure detection. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU ...
... the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to the Marvell LAN (RJ-45) port. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-17 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters away at 1 meter accuracy...supply of the Intel® chipset by the Winbond Super I /O monitors the voltage levels to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of current for timely failure detection. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU ...
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... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GPL-X SE ® ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-19 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before...
... cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis P5GPL-X SE ® ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-19 Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before...
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Contact your left. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-21 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard ...(CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and...
Contact your left. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-21 ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard ...(CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the CPU, fan and heatsink assembly. ASUS will shoulder the cost of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see...socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-23 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!
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-23 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!
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2. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GPL-X ® CPU_FAN P5GPL-X SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-25
2. A A A B B B A 3. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan B assembly in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place. GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM P5GPL-X ® CPU_FAN P5GPL-X SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to plug this connector. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-25
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Rotate each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. When reset, each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-27 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 P5GPL-X SE 1-27 4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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.... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-19 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the...
.... Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to unlock 1 the DIMM. 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-19 Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the...
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used - - ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ...
used - - ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. used - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ...
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...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. P5GPL-X ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5GPL-X SE Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. ...
...Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically reset parameter settings to re-enter data. P5GPL-X ® CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS P5GPL-X SE Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ... failure due to overclocking. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Re-install the battery. 5. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-23 Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. 1.9 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. ...
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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). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 3. P5GPL-X ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5GPL-X SE Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-25
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). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. 3. P5GPL-X ® KBPWR 2 1 +5V (Default) 3 2 +5VSB P5GPL-X SE Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-25
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... 1 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE IDE connector ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-27 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Serial connector. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors...
... 1 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE IDE connector ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-27 USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Serial connector. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors...
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Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-29 4. Refer to support S3 function. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These ...RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P5GPL-X ® SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA1 P5GPL-X SE SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • Install the Windows®...
Serial ATA Master/Slave connectors Connector SATA1, SATA2 SATA3, SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-29 4. Refer to support S3 function. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These ...RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P5GPL-X ® SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA1 P5GPL-X SE SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • Install the Windows®...
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Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5GPL-X ® CD P5GPL-X SE CD audio connector ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-31 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 7.
Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5GPL-X ® CD P5GPL-X SE CD audio connector ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-31 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 7.
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... panel connector Connect a high-definiton front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-33 Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the S/PDIF module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5GPL-X ® SPDIF_OUT P5GPL-X SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for the S/PDIF audio module...
... panel connector Connect a high-definiton front panel audio module to this connector. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-33 Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to the S/PDIF module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P5GPL-X ® SPDIF_OUT P5GPL-X SE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for the S/PDIF audio module...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-35 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 P5GPL-X SE 2-35 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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.... 3. Reading file "P5GPLXS.ROM". Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...utility. Save the BIOS file to P5GPLXS.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-37 e. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Press + during...
.... 3. Reading file "P5GPLXS.ROM". Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using...utility. Save the BIOS file to P5GPLXS.ROM. 2. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Completed. Start erasing.......| Start programming...| Flashed successfully. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-37 e. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is no floppy disk in the floppy disk. Press + during...