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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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...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed... in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1....
...with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Failure to the tables on the slot. 5. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed... in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.8.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1....
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... - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 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 - - - - - shared - - ...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 ...
... - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 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 - - - - - shared - - ...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 ...
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...Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •... Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ...
...Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file •... Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update. 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. See page 5-3 for the Utilities screen menu. 3. ...
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... systems (OS). Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The CD automatically ...displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS ...
... systems (OS). Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for reference only. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If Autorun is enabled in your computer. The CD automatically ...displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of your OS ...
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...Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. 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...drivers to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details. Refer to activate the devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. You can install this driver provides the method for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard...
...Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. 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...drivers to the online help or readme file that came with the utility for details. Refer to activate the devices. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. You can install this driver provides the method for the Intel® chipset components on the motherboard...
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... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in a Windows® environment...
... either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that the motherboard supports. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in a Windows® environment...
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ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE 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 ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.
ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE 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 ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system.
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...1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus. Refer to the expansion ... (www. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. You can download the latest BIOS file ...
...1. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on the EIST feature. See Chapter 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature. • Visit www.microsoft.com for the motherboard components and devices from the ASUS website (www.asus. Refer to the expansion ... (www. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports EIST. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system. Install the 64-bit drivers for more information on devices, if any. You can download the latest BIOS file ...
P5L-MX English Edition User's Manual
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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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... 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. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 ...for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the ...
... 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. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Turn on the slot. 5. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. See Chapter 2 ...for the expansion card. 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the ...
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... - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 non-shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between... 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...slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
... - - shared - - - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - - shared - - - - - - - - ASUS P5L-MX 1-21 non-shared - - shared - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between... 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...slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
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... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
... you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 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. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using...
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... to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 locate the file...
... to your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) 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 locate the file...
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... interactive mode requires user input during installation. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition audio driver and application. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. ASUS P5L-MX 3- This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for details. You can install this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components. When installed...
... interactive mode requires user input during installation. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition audio driver and application. Installing the driver in silent or unattended preload modes. ASUS P5L-MX 3- This driver enables Plug‑n-Play INF support for details. You can install this driver provides the method for configuring the chipset components. When installed...
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... Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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 motherboard BIOS in your computer. DirectX® improves the...
... Chapter 3: Software support ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that the motherboard supports. Microsoft DirectX 9.0c Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0c driver. 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 motherboard BIOS in your computer. DirectX® improves the...
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Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
Make Intel® ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 32-bit system. ASUS P5L-MX 3- Make Intel® ICH7 32bit RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an Intel® RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu The Make Disk menu allows you to create an ITE8211® IDE driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to make a RAID driver disk.
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... visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. com/support/download/) if you need to...
... visit the related website, to update the BIOS file. You can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www.asus. Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD. 4. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. com/support/download/) if you need to...