Asus P5L 1394 manual Intel EM64T, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist, System requirements

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A.1 Intel® EM64T

•The motherboard is fully compatible with Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775

processors running 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. See Chapter 4 for details.

•Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EM64T feature.

•Visit www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows® 64-bit OS.

Using the Intel ® EM64T feature

To use the Intel® EM64T feature:

1.Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports the Intel® EM64T.

2.Install a 64-bit operating system (Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition or Windows® Server 2003 x64 Edition).

3.Install the 64-bit drivers for the motherboard components and devices from the support CD.

4.Install the 64-bit drivers for expansion cards or add-on devices, if any.

Refer to the expansion card or add-on device(s) documentation, or visit the related website, to verify if the card/device supports a 64-bit system.

A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®

Technology (EIST)

•The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. You

can download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS website (www. asus.com/support/download/) if you need to update the BIOS. See Chapter 4 for details.

•Visit www.intel.com for more information on the EIST feature.

A.2.1 System requirements

Before using EIST, check your system if it meets the following requirements:

•Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with EIST support

•BIOS file with EIST support

•Operating system with EIST support (Windows® XP SP2/Windows® Server 2003 SP1/Linux 2.6 kernel or later versions)

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Contents Motherboard E2726 Revised edition October Contents Bios setup Powering upConnectors Rear panel connectors Internal connectors PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slotsSoftware support Appendix CPU featuresIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Canadian Department of Communications Statement Federal Communications Commission StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Typography Conventions used in this guideUSB LAN P5L 1394 specifications summaryAsus C.P.R Product Chapter summary Welcome Package contents Special featuresWelcome Package contentsProduct highlights Special featuresPCI Express interface Serial ATA technologyChannel high definition audio Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Hardware2 information Before you proceed Motherboard overview System memory Expansion slots Jumpers ConnectorsOnboard LED Before you proceedPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes Motherboard layout P5LLayout contents Internal connectors Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU CPU notch Page To install the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fanCpufan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove Memory configurations System memoryOverview DDR2-667 Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533Page Removing a Dimm Installing a DimmFollow these steps to remove a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardTo install an expansion card Expansion slotsStandard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x1 slots Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersP5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Microphone port pink. This port connects a microphone Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configurationInternal connectors SATA2 SATA3 Serial ATA hard disk drive connectionP5L 1394 Internal Audio Connector P5L 1394 Digital Audio Connector Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin Chassis CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanEATX12V ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Page Hardware information Powering up Starting up for the first time Powering off the computer Starting up for the first time AMI Bios beep codesPowering off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Introduction Creating a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosDo one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environmentTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Copying the current BiosAfudos utility Windows 2000 environmentTo update the Bios file using the Afudos utility Updating the Bios fileUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Recovering the Bios from a floppy disk Asus CrashFree Bios utilityRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus EZ Flash utility Installing Asus Update Asus Update utilityUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Configuration Bios menu screenMenu bar Navigation keysMenu items Configuration fieldsSub-menu items Pop-up windowSystem Time Main menuSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Primary IDE Master/Slave LBA/Large Mode AutoType Auto Block Multi -sector Transfer AutoDMA Mode Auto PIO Mode Auto32Bit Data Transfer Disabled Sata 1, 2, 3Type Auto Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode IDE ConfigurationEnhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE Detect Time OutDisplays the auto-detected CPU specification Displays the auto-detected Bios informationSystem Information ProcessorJumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAI Overclocking Auto PCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto Available Dram frequency options in various FSB settingsCPU Frequency FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationSpread Spectrum Auto Memory Voltage AutoCPU VCore Voltage Auto USB Configuration CPU Ratio Adjustment Auto CPU ConfigurationVID Cmos Setting Microcode Updation EnabledHyper Threading Technology Enabled Execute Disable Function DisabledEnhanced C1 Control Auto CPU Internal Thermal Control AutoDram RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 Clocks Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledChipset Dram CAS# Latency 5 ClocksBoot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/PCI Onboard Devices ConfigurationOnboard Audio Controller Enabled Onboard 1394 Controller EnabledParallel Port Mode ECP OnBoard External -SATA EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 Parallel Port AddressPalette Snooping Disabled PCI Latency TimerPCI PnP Plug And Play O/S NoSuspend Mode Auto Power menuAcpi Apic Support Enabled Acpi 2.0 Support NoPower Button Mode On/Off APM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledPower On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledCPU Fan Profile Mode Optimal CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/AVcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V Voltage Chassis Fan1 Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu Boot Device Priority1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Configuration Interrupt 19 Capture Disabled Change Supervisor PasswordSecurity User Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Password Check Setup Clear User PasswordSelect this item to clear the user password Exit menuLoad Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Drivers menu Intel Chipset Inf Update programRealtek Audio Driver JMicron JMB 36X SATA/PATA Controller DriverUtilities menu Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus UpdateAsus PC Probe Microsoft DirectX 9.0cManuals menu Realtek HDA Audio User’s ManualAllows you to open the Realtek HDA Audio user’s manual Asus Contact information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardOther information Motherboard InfoDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format Browse this CDTechnical support Form Filelist Asus MyLogo Software informationAsus P5L Realtek HD Audio Manager Audio configurationsInformation Configuration optionsMinimize ExitMixer Sound EffectMicrophone Audio I/O3D Audio Demo Features that the motherboard Supports CPU featuresIntel EM64T Intel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T featureEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Intel Hyper-Threading Technology Using the Hyper -Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features