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...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ... IN IT. E2737 First Edition August 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
...not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ... IN IT. E2737 First Edition August 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR...
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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 CPU...
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 CPU...
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... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
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... data in the 775-land package with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5L-MX 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for enhanced 3D, 2D, and ... represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. The SATA specification allows for details. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express and...
... data in the 775-land package with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. ASUS P5L-MX 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for enhanced 3D, 2D, and ... represents the seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. The SATA specification allows for details. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for PCI Express and...
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... PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on... the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
... PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on... the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI...
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...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. R P5L-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In...Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial ...
...pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. Serial port. R P5L-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In...Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 8. These two 4-pin Universal Serial ...
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... with USB 2.0 specification that connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable... the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5L-MX...
... with USB 2.0 specification that connects to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable... the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the USB connectors. ASUS P5L-MX...
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... keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-MX 2-13 You cannot select an item that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to malfunction. Select Screen ...values in the sections below may cause system to display a list of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do ...
... keys to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS P5L-MX 2-13 You cannot select an item that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to malfunction. Select Screen ...values in the sections below may cause system to display a list of options. 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 2.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do ...
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... mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-MX 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
... mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-MX 2-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive.
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... : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5L-MX 2-17 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on ...items in this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. We recommend that you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10...
... : 0MB Available : 504MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory ASUS P5L-MX 2-17 Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to use legacy OS on ...items in this setting, you may use native OS on the Parallel ATA ports only if you did not install any of the general system specifications. We recommend that you an overview of these options and encounter problems, revert to any Serial ATA device. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10...
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...ASUS P5L-MX 2-29 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.... When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode [...
...ASUS P5L-MX 2-29 Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to select the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) state to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications.... When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Suspend Mode [...
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...specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX... 2-31 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [...
...specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Space Bar] [Ctrl-Esc] [Power Key] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX... 2-31 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] When set to [...
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If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P5L-MX 2-33 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute...Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and ...
If the fan is not connected to the power fan connector, the specific field shows N/A. ASUS P5L-MX 2-33 Chassis Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the chassis fan speed in rotations per minute...Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. If the fan is not connected to the chassis, the specific field shows N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] Power Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and ...
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...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E2983 Revised Edition V2 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual may or may be registered ...
...be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...in it, may not be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; E2983 Revised Edition V2 December 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. No part of this manual may or may be registered ...
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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 CPU...
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 CPU...
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... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
... EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel high-definition audio connector 1 x S/PDIF out connector 1 x System Panel connector ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) Micro-ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 8 in (24.5cm x 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change...
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...requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5L-MX 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated ...speeds of up the PCI bus. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O...
...requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. ASUS P5L-MX 1- The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated ...speeds of up the PCI bus. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI specifications. The GMCH provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition audio. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O...
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...figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter ...1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card...
...figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter ...1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card...
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... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. Serial port. R P5L-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting...
... Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with serial specification. 11. Serial port. R P5L-MX Floppy Disk Drive Connector 1-26 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for connecting...
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... will damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects...
... will damage the motherboard! Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that connects...