Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 4
...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8...
...setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 ...Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-13 4.2.8...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 27
... 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove... it to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L 1394 A 2- 2.
... 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to the left corner of the socket. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove... it to remove (B). Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L 1394 A 2- 2.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 56
The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for ... Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for ... Off button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in sleep mode or soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 59
...format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. ASUS P5L 1394 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy...from the format options field, then click Start. d. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a...
...format A:/S then press . Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. ASUS P5L 1394 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy...from the format options field, then click Start. d. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Windows® XP environment a. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 60
... updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for the extension name. Click Start, then select Run. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main ...current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for Windows® 2000: a. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. b.
... updated BIOS file. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for the extension name. Click Start, then select Run. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.ROM Main ...current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for Windows® 2000: a. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. b.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 66
... in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The...
... in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 67
Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Click Next. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 68
... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option...
... > ASUSUpdate. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Open. 4. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Always update the utility to complete the update process. Select Update BIOS from a file option...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 71
... System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L 1394 4-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on...the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any ...
... System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L 1394 4-13 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Main menu items A solid triangle before each item on...the other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for the menu items. If an item is a brief description of options. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on any ...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 76
... On [S-ATA] Allows you to configure the item. It is forced to Native mode. The S-ATA+P-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. IDE Configuration...
... On [S-ATA] Allows you to configure the item. It is forced to Native mode. The S-ATA+P-ATA and P-ATA options are using native OS including Windows® 2000/XP. Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting S-ATA. IDE Configuration...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 85
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN item is set to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [... in the onboard LAN controller. Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L 1394 4-27 Onboard Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC.
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The Gigabit LAN controller does not support S5 Wake-On-LAN function under DOS mode or Windows® ME. This item appears only when the Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN item is set to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Enabled] [... in the onboard LAN controller. Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCI Express/PCI] Allows selection of the graphics controller to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L 1394 4-27 Onboard Audio Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the high-definition audio CODEC.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 97
ASUS P5L 1394 4-39 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you want to save the changes and exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you .... Password Check [Setup] When set to save your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to clear the user password. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even...
ASUS P5L 1394 4-39 Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you want to save the changes and exit. Exit & Save Changes Once you .... Password Check [Setup] When set to save your selections, choose this option from the legend bar to ensure the values you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to clear the user password. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 98
... this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. If you made and restore the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults Allows you to fields other...
... this option, a confirmation appears. Select OK to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. After selecting this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select OK to load the default values. If you made and restore the previously saved values. Load Setup Defaults Allows you to fields other...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 101
...the BIN folder. 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 better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD ...run the CD. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5L 1394 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS).
...the BIN folder. 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 better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support CD ...run the CD. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to maximize the features of the support CD to change at any time without notice. ASUS P5L 1394 5- 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS).
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 108
... a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. 5.3 Software information Most of your boot logo. 5- Chapter 5: ...Software support The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo™. Select Options from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you intend...
... a copy of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. See section "5.2.3 Utilities menu" for details. 2. The ASUS MyLogo window appears. 6. When prompted, locate the new BIOS file, then click Next. 5.3 Software information Most of your boot logo. 5- Chapter 5: ...Software support The ASUS MyLogo™ is automatically installed when you customize the boot logo. Refer to use ASUS MyLogo™. Select Options from the ASUS website. From the left window pane, select the folder that will conveniently guide you intend...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 109
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS P5L 1394 5- 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10. ASUS P5L 1394 5- 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the Ratio box. 9. Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 110
... and play convenience. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Karaoke Minimize button Information button Tool button 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support If the Realtek audio...
... and play convenience. From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundEffect icon to deliver the ultimate audio experience on the taskbar. Configuration options Control settings window Realtek HD Audio Manager Realtek HD Audio Manager Exit button Karaoke Minimize button Information button Tool button 5-10 Chapter 5: Software support If the Realtek audio...
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 111
Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS P5L 1394 5-11 Exit Click the exit button ( ) to configure your audio settings. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Click the arrow button ( ) to display more options.
Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. ASUS P5L 1394 5-11 Exit Click the exit button ( ) to configure your audio settings. Information Click the information button ( ) to minimize the window. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Click the arrow button ( ) to display more options.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 113
The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click the Noise Suppression option button to effect the Microphone settings and exit. To set the Microphone options: 1. Click ... tab. 2. To set the Audio I/O options: 1. Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your input/output settings. ASUS P5L 1394 5-13 Click the drop-down menu to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4.
The control settings window displays the status of connected devices. Click the Noise Suppression option button to effect the Microphone settings and exit. To set the Microphone options: 1. Click ... tab. 2. To set the Audio I/O options: 1. Audio I/O The Audio I/O option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your input/output settings. ASUS P5L 1394 5-13 Click the drop-down menu to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4.
Motherboard Installation Guide
Page 117
...: 1. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5L 1394 A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64...
...: 1. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions) ASUS P5L 1394 A- You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64...