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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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... requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-MX 1- See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide...motherboard. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition audio...
... requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-MX 1- See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub provide...motherboard. The GMCH features the Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950, an integrated graphics engine for details. Intel® 945G chipset The Intel® 945G graphics memory controller hub (GMCH) and the ICH7 I /O interconnect technology that provides the interface for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition audio...
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non-shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 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 controller 1 Onboard USB controller ...
non-shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 shared - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - ...PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 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 controller 1 Onboard USB controller ...
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...LAN port LED indications. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. In 4-...channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Parallel port. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ... port (pink). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25
...LAN port LED indications. Supported by Realtek® Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. In 4-...channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. Parallel port. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ... port (pink). 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25
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...Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. Serial port. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. R P5L-MX...PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This port is for a...
...Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Mic In 6-channel Rear Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Bass/Center 7. Serial port. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. R P5L-MX...PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. This port is for a...
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... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the connector. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is for...
... (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is purchased separately. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the connector. Connect the fan cables to allow digital sound output. 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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... Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 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 connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
... Audio Connector Enable the CD-IN function in the audio utility when using this connector. 8. ASUS P5L-MX 1-31 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 connector is for USB 2.0 ports. 7. Doing so will damage the motherboard...
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... MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP 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...
... MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP 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...
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...] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel... Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you...
...] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel... Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you...
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... input during installation. Refer to activate the devices. ASUS P5L-MX 3- You can install this driver provides the method for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition...
... input during installation. Refer to activate the devices. ASUS P5L-MX 3- You can install this driver provides the method for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. When installed to the target system, this utility using three different modes: interactive, silent, or unattended preload. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition...
P5L-MX English Edition User's Manual
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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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...ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to meet ...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for the motherboard. See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5L-MX...
...ICH7 I/O controller hub provide the vital interfaces for PCI Express and 6-channel high definition audio. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 667/533/400 MHz to meet ...motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that provides the interface for the motherboard. See pages 1‑15 to 667 MHz, and PCI Express x16 graphics card. ASUS P5L-MX...
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...drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering...Compatible Mouse Port* 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 controller 1 Onboard...
...drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Standard Function 0 System Timer 1 Keyboard Controller 2 Re-direct to IRQ#9 4 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering...Compatible Mouse Port* 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 controller 1 Onboard...
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... table on the next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 mouse port (green). Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port... Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25
... table on the next page for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 mouse port (green). Microphone port (pink). This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 5. Line In port (light blue). Line Out port (lime). This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 6. This port... Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. This port connects a microphone. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25
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... monitor or other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 Line...
... monitor or other devices that conform with a covered Pin 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. FLOPPY P5L-MX PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for a PS/2 keyboard. 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. 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 Line...
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... the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~7A (84W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio...
... the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~7A (84W max.) at +12V. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29 These are not jumpers! Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the fan connectors. P5L-MX P5L-MX +5V SPDIFOUT GND R SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio...
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...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 to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5L-MX...to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin...
...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 to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5L-MX...to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for the 4-pin audio cable that supports up to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 7. Optical drive audio connector (4-pin...
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... MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP 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...
... MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP 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...
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... [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel... Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows...
... [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Onboard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] LAN Option ROM [Disabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel... Port Mode [ECP] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] HD Audio Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the Azalia/AC'97 CODEC. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard PCIEX GbE LAN [Enabled] Allows...
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...ASUS P5L-MX 3- When installed to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio... Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition audio driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The...
...ASUS P5L-MX 3- When installed to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard. User input is not required when installing the driver in interactive mode requires user input during installation. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio... Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition audio driver and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu The...