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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-6 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Installling the CPU 1-8 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1-11 1.6.3 Uninstalling the...
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... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any area where it , carefully read all power cables from... the existing system before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage...
... a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in any area where it , carefully read all power cables from... the existing system before using the product, make sure all power cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any damage...
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...support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter ... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii About this guide is organized...
...support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. This chapter ... flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. viii About this guide is organized...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
... memory access required for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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...174; ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. DDR2 memory...motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH provides the interface for details. See pages 1‑15 to 1-18 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5L-MX...
...174; ICH7 Southbridge represents the seventh generation I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. DDR2 memory...motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH provides the interface for details. See pages 1‑15 to 1-18 for enhanced 3D, 2D, and video capabilities. ASUS P5L-MX...
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... BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default...
... BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. No need to restore the original BIOS data from a floppy disk. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default...
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... a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R P5L-MX Onboard LED P5L-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L-MX 1- Failure to do so may...
... a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off mode. R P5L-MX Onboard LED P5L-MX SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5L-MX 1- Failure to do so may...
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.... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5L-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that...
.... Place this side towards the rear of the chassis P5L-MX R 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that...
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...if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/...come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction P5L-MX R P5L-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket...
...if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with installation instructions for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/Pentium® D/...come with the cap on the socket and the socket pins are not bent. Contact your left. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction P5L-MX R P5L-MX CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket...
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The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ...
The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. ...
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... that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5L-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® ...4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel® Core™...
... that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you install the heatsink and fan assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5L-MX 1-11 If you buy a boxed Intel® ...4 and Celeron® D processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you use only Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan. • Your I Intel® Core™...
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Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. 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. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5L-MX R P5L-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place.
Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector! 2. 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. A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5L-MX R P5L-MX CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to plug this connector. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place.
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5L-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the A A motherboard. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. B A B B A ASUS P5L-MX 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
4. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5.
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...on DIMM_B1. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins 128 Pins P5L-MX R P5L-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may ...with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...; If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5L-MX 1-15 Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
...on DIMM_B1. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins 128 Pins P5L-MX R P5L-MX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 1.7.2 Memory configurations You may ...with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a ...; If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5L-MX 1-15 Refer to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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... installed but it may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search.... Visit the ASUS FAQ site for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If ... space for system devices. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
... installed but it may check the URLs below for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search.... Visit the ASUS FAQ site for third party comments on installing Windows® XP 32-bit version If ... space for system devices. Important notice on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm 1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 56MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB ...; NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • EPD264082200-4 • • ASUS P5L-MX 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this...
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 56MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB 512MB 1G 256MB 512MB 512MB 1G 512MB ...; NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • HY5PS12821AFP-Y5 • • NT5TU64M8AE-3C • • EPD264082200-4 • • ASUS P5L-MX 1-17 1.7.3 DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for this motherboard. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this...
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... do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ... clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5L-MX 1-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove...
... do so can cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ... clips snap back in only one direction. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out with extra force. 1 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch 2. ASUS P5L-MX 1-19 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove...