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... 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel...
... 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration 2-35 2.6.3 Security 2-36 2.7 Exit menu 2-38 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced Intel...
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.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when...
.... Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. viii It includes description of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when...
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... P5L-MX specifications summary Special features Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS ...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...
... P5L-MX specifications summary Special features Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS ...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...
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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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... FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 the above items is one...
... FSB, Intel® Core™2 processor is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package 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 the above items is one...
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...seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics ...; ICH7 chipset. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up to 10.7 GB/s. ASUS P5L-MX 1- The SATA specification allows for thinner, more ...
...seventh generation I/O controller hub that speeds up to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up the PCI bus. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics ...; ICH7 chipset. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of up to 10.7 GB/s. ASUS P5L-MX 1- The SATA specification allows for thinner, more ...
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... from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash,... you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the...
... from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in case the system hangs due to overclocking. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash,... you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in the...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. Close ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. The motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. Close ...
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... any usage problem, but less memory size detected." You also may reserve a certain amount of memory space for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. The excess memory installation ... Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of manipulating 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 Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but ...
... any usage problem, but less memory size detected." You also may reserve a certain amount of memory space for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search. The excess memory installation ... Windows® XP 32-bit version Operating System (OS), the limitation of manipulating 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 Click the article titled "4GB memory installed but ...
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Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. 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 512MB ...-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.
Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for use with this motherboard. 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 512MB ...-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.
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DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 ...• • VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • Side(s): SS - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Single Sided DS - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual‑channel...
DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida SS 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 ...• • VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • VTD264M8PC6G01A164129621 • • Side(s): SS - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - Double Sided DIMM Support: A - Single Sided DS - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual‑channel...
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... that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 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...retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5L-MX 1-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to ...
... that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 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...retaining clip • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS P5L-MX 1-19 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to ...
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...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the slot. ...5. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to use . 4. Remove the bracket... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
...unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the slot. ...5. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. See Chapter 2 for later use . Refer to use . 4. Remove the bracket... sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.
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shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - shared - - - - non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - -...13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB...
shared - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - shared - - - - non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - -...13 Numeric Data Processor 14 Primary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB...
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...22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 specifications. 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 network card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card.
...22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 specifications. 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 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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... table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25
... table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. PS/2 mouse port (green). LAN (RJ-45) port. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description... connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. This port connects a headphone or a speaker. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25
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... 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. 4. Connect one end of 1A...
... 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors on the fan connectors. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF...(4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. 4. Connect one end of 1A...
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...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5L-MX USB56 1 R P5L-MX USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN ...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the USB connectors. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This ...
...+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND P5L-MX USB56 1 R P5L-MX USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. P5L-MX Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel CD R (black) P5L-MX Internal Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN ...slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the USB connectors. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This ...
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... R P5L-MX Front Panel Audio Connector It is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is recommended that supports...
... R P5L-MX Front Panel Audio Connector It is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 1-32 Chapter 1: Product introduction Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is recommended that supports...
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...ASUS P5L-MX 1-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PA NEL P5L-MX... PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an ATX power supply P5L-MX System Panel...
...ASUS P5L-MX 1-33 Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to the HDD. • System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. 10. System panel connector (10-1 pin F_PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PA NEL P5L-MX... PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an ATX power supply P5L-MX System Panel...