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... cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual plugs) 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation I/O shield Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5L 1394 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5L 1394 motherboard!
... cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual plugs) 1 x Ultra DMA cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation I/O shield Q-Connector ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5L 1394 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below... technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5L 1394 motherboard!
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... page 2-25 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. ASUS P5L 1394 1- This CODEC is software compatible with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192KHz, 24-bit audio). See pages 2-22 to ‑point serial interconnections...
... page 2-25 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. ASUS P5L 1394 1- This CODEC is software compatible with Intel® High Definition Audio standard (192KHz, 24-bit audio). See pages 2-22 to ‑point serial interconnections...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5L 1394
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5L 1394
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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5L 1394 SB_PWR R ON Standby Power P5L 1394 Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L 1394 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5L 1394 SB_PWR R ON Standby Power P5L 1394 Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L 1394 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges ...
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... remove the PnP cap unless you . To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L 1394 A 2- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. 4. Load...
... remove the PnP cap unless you . To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap B from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L 1394 A 2- The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to a 135º angle. 4. Load...
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... fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5L 1394 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU...
... fan cable is closest to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5L 1394 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5L 1394 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5L 1394 2-11 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5L 1394 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to chipset resource allocation, the system may install...
... DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may detect less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5L 1394 2-13 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to chipset resource allocation, the system may install...
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B - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A - C - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667 MHz QVL.. Single-sided DS - ASUS P5L 1394 2-15 Side(s): SS - Supports one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
B - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A - C - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667 MHz QVL.. Single-sided DS - ASUS P5L 1394 2-15 Side(s): SS - Supports one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration.
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... on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support...
... on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for the expansion card. See Chapter 4 for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support...
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... slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5L 1394 2-19 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards that comply with the...
... slot. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5L 1394 2-19 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards that comply with the...
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...to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) The jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in ...power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default isthe Space Bar). USBPW1234 P5L 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R USBPW5678 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-...
...to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) The jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in ...power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default isthe Space Bar). USBPW1234 P5L 1394 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R USBPW5678 12 23 +5V (Default) P5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature. USB device wake-...
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... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Outr 8. ASUS P5L 1394 2-23
... 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Outr 8. ASUS P5L 1394 2-23
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... connections. SATA1 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5L 1394 R SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P5L 1394 SATA Connectors Important note on Serial ATA When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the... or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5L 1394 2-25 3.
... connections. SATA1 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND P5L 1394 R SATA2 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND P5L 1394 SATA Connectors Important note on Serial ATA When using the connectors in Standard IDE mode, connect the... or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1/SATA2 SATA3/SATA4 Color Red Black Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5L 1394 2-25 3.
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...ports. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) port(s). ASUS P5L 1394 2-27 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors ... the back of the system chassis. 6. GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5L 1394 USB78 R 1 USB56 1 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6 USB+5V USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5L 1394 USB 2.0 Connectors The motherboard do not bundle the module. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)...
...ports. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/ PDIF) port(s). ASUS P5L 1394 2-27 Connect the S/PDIF Out module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. These USB connectors ... the back of the system chassis. 6. GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC P5L 1394 USB78 R 1 USB56 1 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6 USB+5V USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5L 1394 USB 2.0 Connectors The motherboard do not bundle the module. 7. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT)...
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... Power Connector Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5L 1394 2-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will ...
... Power Connector Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5L 1394 2-29 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPW, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are designed to connect the 4-pin ATX +12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will ...
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... the System panel connector. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. ASUS P5L 1394 2-31 Refer to install ASUS QConnector. Perform these steps to the labels on the...
... the System panel connector. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation; if it doesn't fit, try reversing it. ASUS P5L 1394 2-31 Refer to install ASUS QConnector. Perform these steps to the labels on the...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5L 1394
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5L 1394
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... order: a. System power 6. If you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the Power-On Self-Test (POST). While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P5L 1394 3- After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device...
... order: a. System power 6. If you press the ATX power button. The system then runs the Power-On Self-Test (POST). While the tests are off. 3. ASUS P5L 1394 3- After applying power, the system power LED on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device...
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...BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the ...motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. b. Click Start from the...
...BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the ...motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. b. Click Start from the...