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... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
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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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Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you ... you may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with ... 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 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.
Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you ... you may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Align the card connector with ... 5. See Chapter 2 for the card. 2. 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.
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...PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards ...motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX...
...PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards ...motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - non-shared - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX...
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...menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the ...ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
...menu. 3. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. This utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the ...ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Drivers menu appears. 2. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard...
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... the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Doubleclick the ...ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus...
... the CD. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Use the setup procedures presented in your hardware. • Motherboard settings and hardware options vary. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your computer. Doubleclick the ...ASSETUP.EXE to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to the optical drive. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus...
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... for details. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS P5L-MX 3- Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. Install the necessary drivers to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This...
... for details. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS P5L-MX 3- Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. Install the necessary drivers to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This...
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... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, ..., and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
... DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems. This utility helps you to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, ..., and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF). ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to update the motherboard BIOS in healthy operating condition. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer. 3.2.3 Utilities menu...
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ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 64-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.
ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 64-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.
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... CPU features See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. See Chapter 2 for details.....com for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install a 64...
... CPU features See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. See Chapter 2 for details.....com for expansion cards or add-on 32-bit operating systems. • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS file. Install a 64...
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... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
... 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 (EIST A-2 A.2.1 System...
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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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... cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card.... 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend ...
... cards that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for later use . Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for the card.... 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with the screw you may cause you intend ...
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... motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...
... motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slot Onboard USB controller 1 Onboard USB controller 2 Onboard USB controller 3 Onboard USB controller 4 Onboard USB 2.0 controller Onboard IDE port Onboard HD audio Onboard LAN A B C D E F G H - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers...
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... directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ...(ISP). See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the ...
... directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The Drivers menu appears. 2. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider ...(ISP). See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the ...
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... Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of your computer...
... Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to run the CD.... 3- Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. The contents of your computer...
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... Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. ASUS P5L-MX 3- User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
... Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. Intel(R) Chipset Inf Update Program This item installs the Intel® Chipset INF Update Program. ASUS P5L-MX 3- User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices...
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... CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows ...; environment. See page 2-8 for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems...
... CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of you computer so you to update the motherboard BIOS in your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows ...; environment. See page 2-8 for updates. 3- Chapter 3: Software support Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you keep your computer in Portable Document Format (PDF). DirectX® improves the multimedia features of any detected problems...
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Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 64-bit system. Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.
Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 64-bit system. Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system.
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...for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS...documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if...
...for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) • The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EM64T. You can download the latest BIOS...documentation, or visit the related website, to update the BIOS. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any. A.2.1 System requirements Before using EIST, check your system if...