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  P5L-MX…
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  Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

• Page 3: Table Of Contents

  Welcome! …………….1-2 Package contents …………..1-2 Special features …………..1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ……….. 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ……..1-4 Before you proceed ………….. 1-5 Motherboard overview …………1-6 1.5.1 Placement direction ……….1-6 1.5.2 Screw holes …………. 1-6 1.5.3…

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  Creating a bootable floppy disk ……2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ……….2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility …………2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility …….. 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ……….2-8 BIOS setup program …………2-11 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ……….2-12 2.2.2…
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  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 Intel EM64T …………….. A-2 ® Using the Intel EM64T feature ……….A-2 ®…

• Page 6: Notices

  Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

• Page 7: Safety Information

  Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

• Page 8: About This Guide

  Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

• Page 9: Typography

  Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

• Page 10: P5L-Mx Specifications Summary

  1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 6-channel high-definition audio I/O ports BIOS features 4 Mb Flash ROM, AMI BIOS, PnP, WfM2.0, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (continued on the next page)

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  P5L-MX specifications summary Special features ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS Q-Fan Industry standard PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 Manageability WfM 2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis…

• Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

  This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction…

• Page 14: Welcome

  ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

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  The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows ® for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 16: Innovative Asus Features

  See page 2-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS My Logo 2 is the new feature present in the motherboard that allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable and animated boot logos. See pages 2-35 for details.

• Page 17: Before You Proceed

  This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR Standby Powered Power P5L-MX Onboard LED ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 18: Motherboard Overview

  Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

• Page 19: Motherboard Layout

  B: Keyboard Super I/O ATX12V LGA775 CHA_FAN1 USB12 USBPW1234 LAN_USB34 Intel GMCH945G ICS PRS552 AUDIO CR2032 3V PCIEX1_1 Lithium Cell Attansic CMOS Power PCIEX16 SB_PWR USBPW5678 PCI1 Intel ICH7 USB56 PCI2 AD1986A BIOS AAFP SPDIF_OUT USB78 CLRTC SPI_J1 ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 20: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

  Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •…

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  (B). Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit Alignment key into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5L-MX…
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  Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! The motherboard supports Intel LGA775 processors with the Intel…

• Page 23: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

  Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Fastener Motherboard hole Make sure each fastener is oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. ASUS P5L-MX 1-11…

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  Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN…

• Page 25: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

  To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5L-MX 1-13…

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  Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction…

• Page 27: System Memory

  Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on page 1-17 for details. • If you are installing only one DIMM module for a Single-channel configuration, install the module on DIMM_B1. ASUS P5L-MX 1-15…

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  32-bit version OS. The excess memory installation will not cause any usage problem, but it will not give users the benefit of manipulating this excess memory space. Visit the ASUS FAQ site for further explanation: http://support.asus.com/faq/faq.aspx?SLanguage=en-us Under General Search, make the selections as shown, then click Search.

• Page 29: Ddr2 Qualified Vendors List

  DDR2 Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List…

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  DDR2 533 Qualified Vendors List DIMM support Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida E5116AB-5C-E • • 256MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/256 Elpida E5116AF-5C-E • • 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 Hynix HY5PS56821 • • 512MB Kingston KVR533D2N4/512 Infineon HYB18T512800AF3733336550 • •…

• Page 31: Installing A Dimm

  DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5L-MX 1-19…

• Page 32: Expansion Slots

  Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

• Page 33: Interrupt Assignments

  When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5L-MX 1-21…

• Page 34: Pci Slots

  1.8.4 PCI slots 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 The PCI slots support cards such This motherboard supports one as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, PCI Express x16 graphics card. and other cards that comply with The figure shows a graphics card PCI specifications.

• Page 35: Jumpers

  You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS P5L-MX 1-23…

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  USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234, USBPW5678) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).

• Page 37: 1.10 Connectors

  4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS P5L-MX 1-25…

• Page 38: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

  Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Port Headset 4-channel 6-channel 2-channel Light Blue Line In Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Bass/Center USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

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  Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. If any device jumper is set as “Cable-Select,” make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS P5L-MX 1-27…

• Page 40: Serial Ata Connectors

  Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXP4…

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  This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output. Connect one end of the S/PDIF audio cable to this connector and the other end to the S/PDIF module. SPDIF_OUT P5L-MX CPU Digital Audio Connector The S/PDIF out module is purchased separately. ASUS P5L-MX 1-29…
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  ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR and 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
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  These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB56 USB78 P5L-MX USB 2.0 Connectors Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS P5L-MX 1-31…
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  Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC’97 audio standard. Azalia-compliant Legacy AC’97-compliant pin definition pin definition AAFP P5L-MX Front Panel Audio Connector It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard’s high-definition audio capability.

• Page 45: System Panel Connector

  BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS P5L-MX 1-33…

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• Page 47: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

  This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup…

• Page 48: Managing And Updating Your Bios

  The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD during POST.) ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.)

• Page 49: Asus Ez Flash Utility

  2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>…

• Page 50: Afudos Utility

  Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility — Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:>…

• Page 51: Updating The Bios File

  Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

• Page 52: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

  2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Page 53: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

  Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 54: Asus Update Utility

  2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •…

• Page 55: Updating The Bios Through The Internet

  To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking ® Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site…

• Page 56: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

  To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

• Page 57: Bios Setup Program

  The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS P5L-MX 2-11…

• Page 58: Bios Menu Screen

  2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu 05/07/2004] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time.

• Page 59: Menu Items

  [English] For example, selecting Main shows the Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master…

• Page 60: Main Menu

  Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “2.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:51:19]…

• Page 61: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

  When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5L-MX 2-15…

• Page 62: Ide Configuration

  PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

• Page 63: System Information

  : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Speed : 2800 MHz Count 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…

• Page 64: Advanced Menu

  Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Configure CPU. JumperFree Configuration USB Configuration CPU Configuration…

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  Memory Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the DDR2 reference voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.80V] [1.90V] [1.95V] [2.00V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before adjusting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may damage the memory module(s)! ASUS P5L-MX 2-19…
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  FSB Termination Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the FSB termination voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.20V] [1.30V] MCH Chipset Voltage [Auto] Allows you to select the memory controller hub (MCH) voltage. Configuration options: [Auto] [1.50V] [1.55V] [1.60V] [1.65V] The following item appears only when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile].

• Page 67: Usb Configuration

  Allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Do not disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off option if you are running a Windows operating system with USB device. ® ASUS P5L-MX 2-21…

• Page 68: Cpu Configuration

  2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Manufacturer: Intel FSB Frequency. Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz NOTE: If an invalid Frequency : 2800 MHz…

• Page 69: Chipset

  Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge [15 Clocks] Sets the RAS Activate timing to Precharge timing. Configuration options: [4 Clock] [5 Clocks] ~ [18 Clocks] ASUS P5L-MX 2-23…

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  DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Sets the DRAM Write Recover Time. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] [6 Clocks] Hyper Path 3 [Auto] Set this item to enabled to reduce bottlenecks of memory bandwidth. Set it to disabled for safe mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM Throttling Threshold [Auto] Allows you to enable DRAM Thermal Throttling to make your system more…
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  Enables, disables or set to Auto of the link latency. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] Slot Power [Auto] Sets the slot power. Configuration options: [Auto] [Light] [Normal] [Heavy] [Heavier] High Priority Port Select [Disabled] Selects the high priority port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [PCI Express Port 2] ASUS P5L-MX 2-25…

• Page 72: Onboard Devices Configuration

  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.

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  Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5L-MX 2-27…

• Page 74: Pci Pnp

  2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

• Page 75: Power Menu

  Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX 2-29…

• Page 76: Apm Configuration

  2.5.4 APM Configuration APM Configuration Enabled or disable APM. Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By External Modems [Disabled] Power On By PCI Devices [Disabled] Power On By PCIE Devices [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]…

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  When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX 2-31…

• Page 78: Hardware Monitor

  N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU FAN PROFILE MODE item appears when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

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  N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxRPM] or [N/A] VCORE Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5L-MX 2-33…

• Page 80: Boot Menu

  1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] Select Screen Select Item These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help devices.

• Page 81: Boot Settings Configuration

  This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

• Page 82: Security

  Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter>…

• Page 83: Change User Password

  The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS P5L-MX 2-37…

• Page 84: Exit Menu

  Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.

• Page 85: Discard Changes

  Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5L-MX 2-39…

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  2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup…

• Page 87: Chapter 3: Software Support

  This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support…

• Page 88: Installing An Operating System

  The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

• Page 89: Drivers Menu

  Intel(R) Graphics Accelerator Driver Installs the Intel Graphics Accelerator driver. ® SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition audio driver and application. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 90: Utilities Menu

  This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either ®…

• Page 91: Make Disk Menu

  ICH7 64bit RAID Driver Disk ® Allows you to create an Intel RAID driver disk for a 64-bit system. ® Make ITE8211 32/64bit IDE Driver Disk Allows you to create an ITE8211 IDE driver disk for a 32/64-bit system. ® ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 92: Manuals Menu

  Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a ® ® user manual file. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. Chapter 3: Software support…

• Page 93: Cpu Features

  The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features…

• Page 94: Appendix: Cpu Features

  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. See Chapter 2 for details.

• Page 95: Using The Eist

  Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5L-MX…

• Page 96: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

  Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ® • The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors ® ® with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows XP/2003 ® Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Techonology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

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