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Motherboard P5L-MX/ IPAT - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 2
without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 3
guide viii Typography ix P5L-MX/IPAT specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Before you proceed 1-4 1.5 Motherboard 1-20 1.8.4 PCI slots 1-21 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 1-21 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 1- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 4
BIOS setup 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 AFUDOS utility 2-3 2.1.3 AFUWIN utility 2-5 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-6 2.2.1 BIOS Pop-up window 2-8 2.2.8 Scroll bar 2-8 2.2.9 General help 2-8 2.3 Main menu 2-9 2.3.1 BIOS Information 2-9 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 5
an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manuals menu 3-6 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information 3-6 Appendix: CPU features A.1 Intel® EM64T A-2 Using the Intel® EM64T feature A-2 A.2 Enhanced - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 6
received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 7
service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 8
CPU features and technologies that the motherboard supports. 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 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 9
following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 10
P5L-MX/IPAT specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory VGA Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN USB Rear panel BIOS features LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors Compatible with Intel® 06/05B/05A processors - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 11
P5L-MX/IPAT specifications summary Industry standard Manageability Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD c o n t e n t s PCI 20.3cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS update ASUS Screensaver *Specifications are subject to change without notice. - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 14
for the following items. Motherboard ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT motherboard Cables 1 x Serial ATA Cable Kit (SATA/Power) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable Accessories I/O shield Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD IPAT software CD Documentation User guide If any of the - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 15
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the Intel® ICH7 chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 16
precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5L-MX/IPAT SB_PWR R P5L-MX/IPAT Onboard - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 17
indicated in the image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (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 P5L-MX/IPAT ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT R 1- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 18
1.5.3 Motherboard layout COM1 PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN1 FLOPPY P5L-MX/IPAT DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit, Intel GMCH945G PCIEX1_1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCIEX16 PCI1 USB56 CD SPDIF_OUT PCI2 R SB_PWR Intel ICH7 8Mb BIOS - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 19
removal of the PnP cap. 1.6.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5L-MX/IPAT R P5L-MX/IPAT CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 20
to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom‑left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 21
Intel® LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper‑Threading Technology. If you install a dual-core CPU, make sure to connect the chassis fan cable to CHA_FAN connector for system stability. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 22
and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Install the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly • When you buy a boxed Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Core™2 Duo/ Pentium® D/Pentium® 4 or Celeron® D LGA775 processor, the packageincludes - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 23
fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND P5L-MX/IPAT R P5L-MX/IPAT CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-11 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 24
the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 25
4. Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 5. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-13 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 26
System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins P5L-MX/IPAT 128 Pins R P5L-MX/IPAT 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 27
titled "4GB memory installed but less memory size detected." You also may check the URLs below for third party comments on this issue: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/4GB_Rev1.pdf http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/cs-016594.htm ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-15 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 28
memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus. com) for the latest DDR2 DIMM modules for this motherboard. DDR2 667 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A B 56MB 512MB 512MB 1G - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 29
Vendor Model Brand Side(s) Component DIMM support A Support: A - supports one module inserted into either slot, in a Single-channel memory configuration. B - supports on pair of modules inserted into either the yellow slots as one pair of Dual‑channel memory configuration. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 30
motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 1.7.5 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 31
cards that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 32
PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express - - - - - shared - - - - shared - - - - - shared - - - - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 33
graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-21 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 34
> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5L-MX/IPAT CLRTC 12 23 Normal R (Default) P5L-MX/IPAT Clear RTC RAM Clear CMOS You do - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 35
you can connect to additional USB ports. USBPW1234 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5L-MX/IPAT USBPW5678 12 23 R P5L-MX/IPAT USB Device Wake Up(De+f5aVult) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-23 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 36
1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 37
the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY P5L-MX/IPAT PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. R P5L-MX/IPAT Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-25 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 38
/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). P5L-MX/IPAT PRI_IDE R P5L-MX/IPAT IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 39
are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5L-MX/IPAT SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 GND GND GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 avoid mechanical conflict with huge graphics cards. right angle side ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-27 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 40
air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CHA_FAN GND +12V Rotation R P5L-MX/IPAT Fan Connectors 5. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 41
DC +3 Volts GND GND +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby P5L-MX/IPAT Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground R +3 Volts P5L-MX/IPAT ATX Power Connector +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-29 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 42
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC P5L-MX/IPAT USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB56 1 R P5L-MX/IPAT USB 2.0 Connectors USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB78 1 Never connect a 1394 cable to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 43
NC Line out_R MIC2_R MIC2_L HP_L Jack_Sense HP_R MIC2_R MIC2_L AAFP R P5L-MX/IPAT Front Panel Audio Connector It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 1-31 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 44
supports several chassis-mounted functions. PA NEL P5L-MX/IPAT PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ R * Requires an ATX power supply P5L-MX/IPAT soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 45
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 46
The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS AFUWIN (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 47
/oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 48
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 49
The AFUWIN utility allows you to update the BIOS file in a Windows® environment. To update the BIOS using AFUWIN: 1. Download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard from the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and save the BIOS file to a new folder. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 50
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to"Run Setup." This - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 51
2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Chipset Boot Security Save & Exit For changing the basic system configuration navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 52
specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the BIOS Information BIOS Vendor Core Version Project Version Build Date Memory Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration [Enabled] [Enabled] Pop-up window Enable or Disable Onboard LAN Chip. At the top right corner - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 53
BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "2.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS Information BIOS you to set the system time. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 54
on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 55
Auto Configuration ACPI Sleep State [Disabled] [S3(suspend to RAM)] Enable or Disable BIOS ACPI Auto Configuration. Enable ACPI Auto Configuration [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Configuration options: [Suspend Disabled] [S1(CPU Stop Clock] [S3(Suspend to RAM)] ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-11 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 56
Maximum Intel(R) Celeron(R)CPU 2 2665 MHz 533 MHz f49 3 Single Not Supported [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Enabled for Windows XP it to disabled for normal system operation, and sets it to enabled for test environments. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Limit CPUID Maximum [Disabled] - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 57
)] [PATAPrimary, SATA-Ports 1,2,3,4 (Non-combined, PATA-Legacy)] Serial-ATA Port1/2/3/4 [Enabled] Allows you to disable or enable the Serial-ATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-13 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 58
disk controller. Selects Read Write mode for normal operation. Selects Write Protect mode for read only operation. Configuration options: [Read Write] [Write Protect] 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 59
device. Configuration options: [Auto] [IO=378h; IRQ=5;] [IO=378h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11,12;] [IO=278h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11,12;] [IO=3BCh; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 10, 11,12;] ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-15 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 60
Memory Slot2 Not Present DVMT Size [Auto] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCIE->PCI->IGD] Select DVMT Size; This option is no function when a VGA Card [64M] [128M] Boot Graphic Adapter Priority [PCIE->PCI->IGD] Allows you to select the graphics controller as the primary boot device. - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 61
HD Audio. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] All USB Ports [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable all USB Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0(EHCI) Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable USB 2.0 (EHCI) support. Configuration options: [Enabled] ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-17 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 62
.06.05 USB Devices: None Legacy USB Support [Auto] Device Reset timeout [20 sec shows None. Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [ - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 63
values range from 0 to 65535. 0 Means no waiting, while 65535 means indefinite waiting. We do not recommend you to set the setup prompt timeout to 0. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-19 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 64
clear the administrator password, select the Setup Administrator Password then press . Type the current password then press . Type when prompted. 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 65
from 2 to 3. To clear the user password, select the User Password then press . Type the current password then press . Type when prompted. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-21 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 66
option, a confirmation appears. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to save changes and reset. Discard Changes and Reset fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. Save Changes This option allows you - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 67
values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Save Changes and Exit or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 2-23 - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 68
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This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 70
Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. • Intel® Platform Administration Technology (IPAT) application programs are included in an IPAT SCD that came with the motherboard package. Check the IPAT - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 71
the Intel® Graphics Accelerator driver. SoundMAX ADI1986A Audio Driver Installs the SoundMAX ADI1986A high-definition audio driver and application. Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Attansic L1 Gigabit Ethernet driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 3- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 72
and other software that the motherboard supports. ASUS Screen Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader ® DirectX 9.0c driver. The Microsoft DirectX® 9.0c is a multimedia technology that enhances computer graphics and sound. DirectX® improves - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 73
(PDF). Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. 3.2.5 ASUS Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT 3- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 74
3- Chapter 3: Software support - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 75
CPU featAures The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 76
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 2 for details. • Visit www.intel.com for more information on the - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 77
or Always On. 9. Click Apply, then click OK. 10. Close the Display Properties window. After you adjust the power scheme, the CPU internal frequency slightly decreases when the CPU loading is low. The screen displays and procedures may vary depending on the operating system. ASUS P5L-MX/IPAT A- - Asus P5L-MX IPAT | P5L-MX/IPAT user's manual - Page 78
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
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