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... 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 SpeedStep® Technology...
... 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 SpeedStep® Technology...
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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 Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin...
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 Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis Intrussion 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin...
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..., 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 most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors...
..., 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 most powerful and energy efficient CPU in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors...
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... DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 2-35 for details. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows ... the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My ...
... DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See pages 2-35 for details. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows ... the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My ...
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...motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 6. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU... fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the ...
...motherboard supports Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. 6. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! B The CPU... fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Close the load plate (A), then A push the ...
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... may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~7A (84W max.) at +12V. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector ...CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN (optional), 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support ...
... may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~7A (84W max.) at +12V. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector ...CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN (optional), 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support ...
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... Size : 512MB Appropriated : 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 Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.
... Size : 512MB Appropriated : 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 Serial ATA and Parallel ATA ports.
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... ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [ 6] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the or keys to...Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz... [Disabled] Execute Disable Fuction [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus ...[Disabled] [Auto] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ...
... ESC Exit Ratio CMOS Setting [ 6] Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Use the or keys to...Enabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Disables or sets the CPU internal thermal control. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz... [Disabled] Execute Disable Fuction [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Sets the ratio between the CPU Core Clock and the Front Side Bus ...[Disabled] [Auto] 2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS setup 2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in CMOS then actual and setpoint values may differ. ...
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...Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Allows you to add more tables for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX... 2-29 Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to...
...Support [No] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration Hardware Monitor Configure CPU. 2.5.1 Suspend Mode [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Allows you to add more tables for system suspend. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX... 2-29 Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to...
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... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the...
... or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for details. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the...
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CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports.
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...any. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 ... The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the ...
...any. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to the expansion card or add-on the EIST feature. A.1 Intel® EM64T • The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 ... The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. You can download the latest BIOS file from the support CD. 4. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the ...
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...set to compile the code. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. •...8226; Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The BIOS item appears only if you are ...
...set to compile the code. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper‑Threading Technology. 3. intel.com/info/hyperthreading. A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with Hyper-Threading Technology. •...8226; Installing Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The BIOS item appears only if you are ...
P5L-MX English Edition User's Manual
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... 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 SpeedStep® Technology...
... 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 SpeedStep® Technology...
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xi 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 Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12...
xi 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 Q-Fan PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x 24-pin EATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12...
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... intensive applications. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster 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...
... intensive applications. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the world. 64-bit CPU support The motherboard supports 64-bit processors that provides high‑performance computing and faster 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...
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... present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case... the system hangs due to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. No need to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard...
... present in the motherboard that allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in case... the system hangs due to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and the BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for details. No need to overclocking, C.P.R. feature of the motherboard...
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... it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. 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...
... it snaps into the socket to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. 6. 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...
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...NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN (optional), 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA ... Connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for...
...NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. CPU, Power and Chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin PWR_FAN (optional), 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA ... Connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 These are not jumpers! CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX Fan Connectors 5. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for...
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... System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 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 Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for ...you did not install any Serial ATA device. If you set to any of the general system specifications. In this menu. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA.
... System Memory Size : 512MB Appropriated : 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 Configuration options: [P-ATA+S-ATA] [S‑ATA] [P-ATA] IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for ...you did not install any Serial ATA device. If you set to any of the general system specifications. In this menu. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] The default setting S-ATA allows you to the default setting S-ATA.