Asus P5L 1394 manual Motherboard overview, Placement direction, Screw holes

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2.2Motherboard 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 to the motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place seven (6) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towards the rear of the chassis

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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 StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow 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 LEDMotherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes P5L Motherboard layoutLayout contents Internal connectors To install a CPU Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Installing the CPUCentral 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 System memory Memory configurationsOverview 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 Express x16 slot PCI slotsPCI Express x1 slots Jumpers Clear RTC RAM ClrtcP5L 1394 USB Device Wake Up Rear panel connectors 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 timeUsing the OS shut down function Powering off the computerUsing 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 ProcessorAdvanced menu JumperFree ConfigurationAI Overclocking Auto CPU Frequency Available Dram frequency options in various FSB settingsPCI Clock Synchronization Mode Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationMemory Voltage Auto Spread Spectrum 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 Device Priority Boot menu1st ~ xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive Boot Settings Configuration Change Supervisor Password Interrupt 19 Capture DisabledSecurity Change User Password User Access Level Full AccessNo Access prevents user access to the Setup utility Select this item to clear the user password Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Exit menuExit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsDiscard Changes Software5 support Chapter summary Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning 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 9.0cRealtek HDA Audio User’s Manual Manuals menuAllows you to open the Realtek HDA Audio user’s manual Other information Displays the general specifications of the motherboardAsus Contact information Motherboard InfoBrowse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical formatTechnical 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