Asus P5L 1394 manual Innovative Asus features

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Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a PCI Express Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth. See pages 2-22 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See pages 4-33 and 4-34 for details.

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

Fanless Design

The ASUS fanless design allows multi-directional heat flow from major thermal sources in the motherboard to lower overall system temperature, resulting in quieter operation and longer system life.

Precision Tweaker

This feature allows you to fine-tune the CPU/memory voltage and gradually increase the Front Side Bus (FSB) and PCI Express frequency to achieve maximum system performance. See pages 4-20 to 4-22 for details.

CrashFree BIOS

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan technology

The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

See pages 4-33 for details.

ASUS MyLogo™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 5-8 for details.

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Contents Motherboard E2726 Revised edition October Contents Connectors Rear panel connectors Internal connectors Powering upBios setup PCI slots PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x1 slotsAppendix CPU features Software supportIntel EM64T Using the Intel EM64T feature Federal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementSafety information Electrical safetyOperation safety Where to find more information About this guideHow this guide is organized Conventions used in this guide TypographyP5L 1394 specifications summary USB LANAsus C.P.R Product Welcome Package contents Special features Chapter summaryPackage contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsChannel high definition audio Serial ATA technologyPCI Express interface Pdif digital sound readyInnovative Asus features Hardware2 information System memory Expansion slots Jumpers Connectors Before you proceed Motherboard overviewBefore you proceed Onboard LEDPlacement direction Motherboard overviewScrew holes P5L Motherboard layoutLayout contents Internal connectors Installing the CPU To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboardCentral Processing Unit CPU CPU notch Page Installing the CPU heatsink and fan To install the CPU heatsink and fanCpufan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Narrow end of the groove Memory configurations System memoryOverview Qualified Vendors Lists QVL DDR2-533 DDR2-667Page Follow these steps to remove a Dimm Installing a DimmRemoving a Dimm Remove the Dimm from the socketTo install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card Expansion slotsIRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devicesPCI slots PCI Express x16 slotPCI Express x1 slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcP5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up Connectors Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration Microphone port pink. This port connects a microphoneInternal connectors Serial ATA hard disk drive connection SATA2 SATA3P5L 1394 Internal Audio Connector P5L 1394 Digital Audio Connector CPU and Chassis Fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan Chassis intrusion connector 4-1 pin ChassisEATX12V ATX power button/soft-off button 2-pin Pwrsw Page Hardware information Powering up Starting up for the first time Powering off the computer AMI Bios beep codes Starting up for the first timePowering off the computer Using the OS shut down functionUsing the dual function power switch Bios setup Introduction Do one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk Managing and updating your BiosCreating a bootable floppy disk DOS environmentAfudos utility Copying the current BiosTo copy the current Bios file using the Afudos utility Windows 2000 environmentUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityUtility verifies the file and starts updating the Bios Asus CrashFree Bios utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus EZ Flash utility Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Menu bar Bios menu screenConfiguration Navigation keysSub-menu items Configuration fieldsMenu items Pop-up windowSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Main menuSystem Time Legacy Diskette a 1 .44M, 3.5Type Auto LBA/Large Mode AutoPrimary IDE Master/Slave Block Multi -sector Transfer Auto32Bit Data Transfer Disabled PIO Mode AutoDMA Mode Auto Sata 1, 2, 3Type Auto Enhanced Mode Support On S-ATA IDE ConfigurationOnboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode IDE Detect Time OutSystem Information Displays the auto-detected Bios informationDisplays the auto-detected CPU specification ProcessorJumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAI Overclocking Auto CPU Frequency Available Dram frequency options in various FSB settingsPCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationSpread Spectrum Auto Memory Voltage AutoCPU VCore Voltage Auto USB Configuration VID Cmos Setting CPU ConfigurationCPU Ratio Adjustment Auto Microcode Updation EnabledEnhanced C1 Control Auto Execute Disable Function DisabledHyper Threading Technology Enabled CPU Internal Thermal Control AutoChipset Configure Dram Timing by SPD EnabledDram RAS# to CAS# Delay 4 Clocks Dram CAS# Latency 5 ClocksOnboard Audio Controller Enabled Onboard Devices ConfigurationBoot Graphic Adapter Priority PCI Express/PCI Onboard 1394 Controller EnabledSerial Port1 Address 3F8/IRQ4 OnBoard External -SATA EnabledParallel Port Mode ECP Parallel Port AddressPCI PnP PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Plug And Play O/S NoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Acpi 2.0 Support NoRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off APM ConfigurationPower Button Mode On/Off Power On By RTC Alarm DisabledPower On By Pcie Devices Disabled Power On By External Modems DisabledPower On By PCI Devices Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledCPU Fan Profile Mode Optimal CPU Fan Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/AChassis Fan1 Speed RPM xxxxRPM or N/A Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageBoot 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 Select this item to clear the user password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Exit menuLoad Setup Defaults Exit & Discard ChangesDiscard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Installing an operating system Support CD informationRunning the support CD Realtek Audio Driver Intel Chipset Inf Update programDrivers menu JMicron JMB 36X SATA/PATA Controller DriverAsus PC Probe Adobe Acrobat Reader Asus UpdateUtilities menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0cManuals menu Realtek HDA Audio User’s ManualAllows you to open the Realtek HDA Audio user’s manual Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardAsus Contact information Motherboard InfoDisplays the support CD contents in graphical format Browse this CDTechnical support Form Filelist Software information Asus MyLogoAsus P5L Audio configurations Realtek HD Audio ManagerMinimize Configuration optionsInformation ExitSound Effect MixerAudio I/O Microphone3D Audio Demo CPU features Features that the motherboard SupportsIntel EM64T Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirementsUsing the Eist Using the Hyper -Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading TechnologyAppendix CPU features