Asus P5GL-MX manual About this guide, How this guide is organized, Where to find more information

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

¥Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. This chapter also lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.

¥Chapter 2: BIOS setup

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

¥Chapter 3: Software support

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

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1 . ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2 . Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Contents Motherboard E2222 Second Edition August Copyright 2005 ASUSTeK Computer INC. All Rights ReservedContents Bios setup Appendix CPU features Software supportFederal Communications Commission Statement Canadian Department of Communications StatementOperation safety Safety informationElectrical safety How this guide is organized Where to find more informationAbout this guide Typography Conventions used in this guideP5GL-MX specifications summary Compatible with the Intel¨ PCG 04A and 04B processorsInternal Page Product introduction Package contents WelcomeSpecial features Product highlightsPCI Expressª interface max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 mode Dual-channel DDR memory supportSerial ATA technology 10/100 Mbps LAN supportInnovative Asus features P5GL-MX Onboard LED Before you proceedOnboard LED Screw holes Placement directionMotherboard overview Motherboard layout MCHP5GL-MX CPU Socket Installling the CPUCentral Processing Unit CPU Load plate Asus P5GL-MX Installling the CPU heatsink and fan P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Asus P5GL-MX Memory Configurations System memoryOverview P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR Dimm socketsRecommended memory configurations DDR400 Qualified Vendors ListZ e N d o r D e l A n d D e s C o m p o n e n t Installing a Dimm Removing a DimmExpansion slots Installing an expansion cardConfiguring an expansion card IRQ assignments for this motherboard Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments Qualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards PCI slotsPCI Express x16 slot P5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM JumpersClear RTC RAM Clrtc USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78 P5GL-MX USB device wake-upKeyboard power 3-pin Kbpwr P5GL-MX Keyboard power settingConnectors Rear panel connectorsAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration LAN port LED indicationsInternal connectors Primary IDE connector 40-1 pin PriideP5GL-MX IDE connector PS/2 keyboard port purple. This port is for a PS/2 keyboardFloppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin Floppy CPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin ChafanP5GL-MX Floppy disk drive connector P5GL-MX Fan connectorsP5GL-MX Sata connectors Serial ATA Master/Slave connectorsSerial ATA connectors Pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78 Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CDP5GL-MX USB 2.0 connectors P5GL-MX CD audio connector Product introductionATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V P5GL-MX ATX power connectorsP5GL-MX Digital audio connector Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpDigital Audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout System panel connector 20-pin Panel ¥ System power LED Green 3-pin Pled¥ Reset button Blue 2-pin Reset P5GL-MX System panel connectorProduct introduction Bios setup Managing and updating your Bios Creating a bootable floppy diskAsus EZ Flash utility Copying the current Bios Afudos utilityUpdating the Bios file To update the Bios file using the Afudos utilityAsus CrashFree Bios 2 utility Recovering the Bios from a floppy diskRecovering the Bios from the support CD Asus Update utility Installing Asus UpdateUpdating the Bios through the Internet Updating the Bios through a Bios file Bios setup program Navigation keys Bios menu screenMenu bar Configuration fields Menu itemsSub-menu items Pop-up windowMain menu System TimeSystem Date Day xx/xx/xxxx Legacy Diskette a 1.44M, 3.5LBA/Large Mode Auto Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/SlaveType Auto Block Multi-sector Transfer AutoIDE Configuration IDE Detect Time Out Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced ModeAlpe and ASP Disabled System Memory System InformationProcessor JumperFree Configuration Advanced menuAI Overclocking Standard CPU FrequencyCPU Vcore Over Voltage Control Disabled Dram Frequency AutoDDR Voltage Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationUSB Configuration CPU Configuration Ratio Cmos SettingMax Cpuid Value Limit Disabled Execute Disable Function DisabledChipset Graphics Memory Type Auto Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Enabled, 8MBGraphic Adapter Priority PCI/Int-VGA Onboard Devices Configuration PCI Latency Timer Palette Snooping DisabledPCI PnP Plug and Play O/S NoPower menu Suspend Mode AutoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Repost Video on S3 Resume NoAPM Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss Power OffResume On RTC Alarm Disabled Resume On Ring DisabledResume On PME# Disabled Power On By PS/2 Keyboard DisabledWakeup Password Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledCPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxF CPU Q-Fan Control DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/ABoot menu CPU Target Temperature xxx¼CChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageHard Disk Drives Boot Device PriorityBoot Settings Configuration Full Screen Logo Enabled Add On ROM Display Mode Force BiosBootup Num-Lock On Wait for ÔF1Õ If Error EnabledChange Supervisor Password SecurityUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordClear User Password Password Check SetupExit menu Exit & Save ChangesDiscard Changes Load Setup DefaultsExit & Discard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Running the support CD Installing an operating systemSupport CD information Drivers menu Utilities menu Asus Contact information Software support CPU features Using the Intel¨ EM64T feature Intel EM64TEnhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist System requirementsUsing the Eist Close the Display Properties windowUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology