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... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5L 1394 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L 1394 motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual plugs) 1 x Ultra...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5L 1394 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest 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! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L 1394 motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual plugs) 1 x Ultra...
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... audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to 2-23, and 5-10 for details. ASUS P5L 1394 1- PCI Express features point‑to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer...
... audio and speaker systems. See page 2-23 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to 2-23, and 5-10 for details. ASUS P5L 1394 1- PCI Express features point‑to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer...
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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 green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5L 1394 SB_PWR R ON Standby Power P5L 1394 Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L 1394 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
.... The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is a reminder that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. P5L 1394 SB_PWR R ON Standby Power P5L 1394 Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L 1394 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. •...
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... that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L 1394 A 2- 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B).
... that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left (B) until it is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L 1394 A 2- 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B).
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... fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5L 1394 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan...
... fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5L 1394 2- Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan...
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5L 1394 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5L 1394 2-11 Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5L 1394 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up...
... less than 4 GB system memory when you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5L 1394 2-13 For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up...
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B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667 MHz QVL.. Side(s): SS - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5L 1394 2-15 C - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS -
B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow and black slots as Single-channel memory configuration. Double-sided CL: CAS Latency DIMM support: A - Visit the ASUS website for the latest DDR2-533/667 MHz QVL.. Side(s): SS - Supports two pairs of modules inserted into either the yellow slots or the black slots as one module inserted in any slot as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration. ASUS P5L 1394 2-15 C - Supports one pair of Dual-channel memory configuration. Single-sided DS -
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... the tables on the next page for details. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 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...
... the tables on the next page for details. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5L 1394 2-17 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...
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... The PCI slots support cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5L 1394 2-19 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply...
... The PCI slots support cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5L 1394 2-19 The following figure shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply...
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... up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS....exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 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 the computer from S3 and ...
... up the computer when you to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 3. KBPWR 3 2 2 1 P5L 1394 +5V +5VSB R (Default) P5L 1394 Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5L 1394 2-21 otherwise, the system would not power up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS....exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). 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 the computer from S3 and ...
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... connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. External SATA port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 12. ASUS P5L 1394 2-23 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Microphone port (pink). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
... connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. External SATA port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 12. ASUS P5L 1394 2-23 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. Microphone port (pink). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus...
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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. Refer to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 ... 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 ...
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. Refer to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [red], SATA2 [red], SATA3 ... 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 ...
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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. P5L 1394 +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L 1394 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78... back of the system chassis. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5L 1394 2-27 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. P5L 1394 +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L 1394 Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF module is for USB 2.0 ports. USB port connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78... back of the system chassis. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS P5L 1394 2-27 6.
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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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (...
... 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 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (...
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...ASUS P5L 1394 2-31 Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. Refer to install ASUS QConnector. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS... Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation;...
...ASUS P5L 1394 2-31 Step 2 Carefully connect the ASUS Q-Connector to the motherboard. When installed, the Q-connector appears as shown. Step 1 Connect the front panel cables to their respective connectors on the Q-Connector for proper connection and pin definition. Refer to install ASUS QConnector. Q-Connector (System panel) ASUS... Q-Connector allows you to easily to connect the chassis front panel cables to the System panel connector. The ASUS Q-Connector fits only in one orientation;...
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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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... power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. ASUS P5L 1394 3- While the tests are off. 3. At power on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
... power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. ASUS P5L 1394 3- While the tests are off. 3. At power on the chain) c. For systems with a surge protector. 5. The system then runs the Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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...b. b. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need...corresponding sections for details on these utilities. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)...floppy disk 1. d. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Copy the ...
...b. b. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. ASUS P5L 1394 4- Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need...corresponding sections for details on these utilities. c. Click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS)...floppy disk 1. d. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the floppy disk drive. Copy the ...