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... Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. This CODEC is software compatible with digital connectivity to a faster 480 Mbps on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and Intel® ICH7 southbridge. The SATA specification allows for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard...
... Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. This CODEC is software compatible with digital connectivity to a faster 480 Mbps on the rear panel. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and Intel® ICH7 southbridge. The SATA specification allows for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard...
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... the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5L 1394 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5L 1394 R 128 Pins P5L 1394 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may...
... the DIMM sockets. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5L 1394 2-13 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins P5L 1394 R 128 Pins P5L 1394 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may...
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... make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the card. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17
... make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Assign an IRQ to the card. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17
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... the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications, such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5L 1394 2-19...
... the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications, such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card. The following figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5L 1394 2-19...
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... a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default isthe Space Bar). Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) The jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21...
... a power supply that can provide 500mA on the keyboard (the default isthe Space Bar). Set to +5VSB to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up . • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) The jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21...
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...; 2000: a. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D: is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to...
...; 2000: a. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that D: is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename with the updated BIOS file. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main filename Extension name 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to...
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...; View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to...
...; View the BIOS version information. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. This utility is available in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to...
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... ASUS P5L 1394 4-13 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/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE...
... ASUS P5L 1394 4-13 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/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE...
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...) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Screen Select Item +- There is installed in the system. Setting to the system. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the IDE device information. Select a device item...
...) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select Screen Select Item +- There is installed in the system. Setting to the system. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to display the IDE device information. Select a device item...
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... is installed in the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected Serial ATA devices. SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART...
... is installed in the system. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup These items show N/A if no IDE device is a separate sub-menu for each Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 SATA 1, 2, 3, 4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected Serial ATA devices. SATA 1 Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : 4 Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART...
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...[MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO...
...[MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Type [Auto] Selects the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO...
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... configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L 1394 4-23 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options...
... configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L 1394 4-23 If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable support for legacy USB devices. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to display the configuration options...
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... CPU Ratio Adjustment: [Auto] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by the BIOS. The default value of this feature. Only some latest CPUs support this item is to enable or disable the microcode updation...
... CPU Ratio Adjustment: [Auto] VID CMOS Setting: [ 62] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit: [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. NOTE: If an invalid ratio is set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is auto-detected by the BIOS. The default value of this feature. Only some latest CPUs support this item is to enable or disable the microcode updation...
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.... Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Boot Graphic Adapter Priori [Enabled] [PCI Express/PCI] Enable or disable DRAM timing. 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set the...
.... Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 Clocks] Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Boot Graphic Adapter Priori [Enabled] [PCI Express/PCI] Enable or disable DRAM timing. 4.4.4 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set the...
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...] [PCI/PCI Express] 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Onboard Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM Onboard External SATA E-SATA Operation Mode [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Enable or disable High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L 1394...
...] [PCI/PCI Express] 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Onboard Audio Controller Front Panel Support Type Onboard 1394 Controller Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN LAN Option ROM Onboard External SATA E-SATA Operation Mode [Enabled] [HD Audio] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [IDE] Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode DMA Channel Parallel Port IRQ [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [ECP] [DMA3] [IRQ7] Enable or disable High Definition Audio Controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L 1394...
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... Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Select...
... Suspend Mode [Auto] Allows you to change the settings for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to add more tables for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. When enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to display the configuration options. Select...
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...Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. When set the appropriate CPU fan performance level. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5L 1394 4-33 Set this item to [Silent Mode] for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to achieve the maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to the motherboard...
...Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature. When set the appropriate CPU fan performance level. Configuration options: [Optimal] [Silent Mode] [Performance Mode] ASUS P5L 1394 4-33 Set this item to [Silent Mode] for more efficient system operation. If the fan is not connected to achieve the maximum CPU fan speed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Profile Mode item appears when you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for silent CPU fan operation or [Performance Mode] to the motherboard...
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... Installed. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. again to trap Interrupt 19. The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. ASUS P5L 1394 4-37 Select Screen Select Item +- After you forget your password. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to disabled password...
... Installed. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. again to trap Interrupt 19. The Supervisor Password item on how to erase the RTC RAM. Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press . 2. ASUS P5L 1394 4-37 Select Screen Select Item +- After you forget your password. Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to disabled password...
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... support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in 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. 5.2.1 Running the support...
... support CD to avail all motherboard features. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. Use the setup procedures presented in 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. 5.2.1 Running the support...
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... the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of you computer so you keep your computer. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS P5L 1394 5- ASUS Update...
... the BIOS from the ASUS website. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you can connect to download the latest version of you computer so you keep your computer. 5.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that enhances computer graphics and sound. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS P5L 1394 5- ASUS Update...