Asus P5GL-MX manual Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, Using the Hyper-Threading Technology

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A.3 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.

¥Installing Windows¨ XP Service Pack 1 or later version is recommended.

¥Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

¥For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

Using the Hyper-Threading Technology

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology:

1.Install an Intel¨ Pentium¨ 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

2.Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup. Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled.

The BIOS item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3.Restart the computer.

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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 StatementElectrical safety Safety informationOperation safety About this guide Where to find more informationHow this guide is organized 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 highlightsSerial ATA technology PCI Expressª interface max 2GB/s transfer rate, x4 modeDual-channel DDR memory support 10/100 Mbps LAN supportInnovative Asus features Onboard LED Before you proceedP5GL-MX Onboard LED Motherboard overview Placement directionScrew holes Motherboard layout MCHCentral Processing Unit CPU Installling the CPUP5GL-MX CPU Socket 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 Overview Memory ConfigurationsSystem memory 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 DimmConfiguring an expansion card Installing an expansion cardExpansion slots Standard interrupt assignments Interrupt assignmentsIRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI Express x16 slot PCI slotsQualified PCI Express x16 graphics cards Clear RTC RAM Clrtc JumpersP5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM USB device wake-up 3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78 P5GL-MX USB device wake-upKeyboard power 3-pin Kbpwr P5GL-MX Keyboard power settingAudio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration ConnectorsRear panel connectors LAN port LED indicationsP5GL-MX IDE connector Internal connectorsPrimary IDE connector 40-1 pin Priide PS/2 keyboard port purple. This port is for a PS/2 keyboardP5GL-MX Floppy disk drive connector Floppy disk drive connector 34-1 pin FloppyCPU and chassis fan connectors 4-pin CPUFAN, 3-pin Chafan P5GL-MX Fan connectorsSerial ATA connectors Pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 Serial ATA Master/Slave connectorsP5GL-MX Sata connectors P5GL-MX USB 2.0 connectors USB connectors 10-1 pin USB56, USB78Optical drive audio connector 4-pin CD P5GL-MX CD audio connector Product introductionATX power connectors 24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V P5GL-MX ATX power connectorsDigital Audio connector 4-1 pin Spdifout Front panel audio connector 10-1 pin AafpP5GL-MX Digital audio connector ¥ Reset button Blue 2-pin Reset System panel connector 20-pin Panel¥ System power LED Green 3-pin Pled 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 Menu bar Bios menu screenNavigation keys Sub-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, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Block Multi-sector Transfer AutoIDE Configuration Alpe and ASP Disabled Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced ModeIDE Detect Time Out Processor System InformationSystem Memory AI Overclocking Standard JumperFree ConfigurationAdvanced menu CPU FrequencyDDR Voltage Auto CPU Vcore Over Voltage Control DisabledDram Frequency Auto FSB/CPU External Frequency SynchronizationUSB Configuration Max Cpuid Value Limit Disabled CPU ConfigurationRatio Cmos Setting Execute Disable Function DisabledChipset Graphic Adapter Priority PCI/Int-VGA Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Enabled, 8MBGraphics Memory Type Auto Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP PCI Latency TimerPalette Snooping Disabled Plug and Play O/S NoAcpi Apic Support Enabled Power menuSuspend Mode Auto Repost Video on S3 Resume NoResume On RTC Alarm Disabled APM ConfigurationRestore on AC Power Loss Power Off Resume On Ring DisabledWakeup Password Resume On PME# DisabledPower On By PS/2 Keyboard Disabled Power On By PS/2 Mouse DisabledHardware Monitor CPU Temperature xxxC/xxxF MB Temperature xxxC/xxxFCPU Q-Fan Control Disabled CPU Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/AChassis Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N/A Boot menuCPU Target Temperature xxx¼C Vcore Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 12V VoltageBoot Settings Configuration Boot Device PriorityHard Disk Drives Bootup Num-Lock On Full Screen Logo EnabledAdd On ROM Display Mode Force Bios Wait for ÔF1Õ If Error EnabledChange Supervisor Password SecurityUser Access Level Full Access Change User PasswordExit menu Clear User PasswordPassword Check Setup Exit & Save ChangesExit & Discard Changes Load Setup DefaultsDiscard Changes Bios setup Software3 support Support CD information Installing an operating systemRunning the support CD Drivers menu Utilities menu Asus Contact information Software support CPU features Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology Eist Using the Intel¨ EM64T featureIntel EM64T System requirementsUsing the Eist Close the Display Properties windowUsing the Hyper-Threading Technology Intel Hyper-Threading Technology