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  • Page 1 P5GL-MX...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vi Safety information ................vii About this guide ................viii Typography ..................ix P5GL-MX specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................
  • Page 4 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......2-2 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........2-3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility ............2-4 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........2-8 BIOS setup program ............2-11 2.2.3 Navigation keys ............ 2-12 2.2.1...
  • Page 5 Installing an operating system ..........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 ASUS Contact information ........3-5 Appendix: Appendix: CPU features CPU features Appendix: Appendix: Appendix: CPU features...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 9: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 10: P5Gl-Mx Specifications Summary

    S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) ASUS CPU Lock Free ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™...
  • Page 11 P5GL-MX specifications summary I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l I n t e r n a l...
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X 1 - 1 1 - 1 1 - 1...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    P 5 G L - M X m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 15: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 16 Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-30 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™...

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    LED. SB_PWR P5GL-MX Standby Powered P5GL-MX Onboard LED Power 1 - 6 1 - 6 1 - 6 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    P5GL-MX A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    Side Speaker Out Below: Center/Subwoofer PCIEX16(x4 mode) CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PCI1 RTL8100C Intel SATA4 ICH6 PCI2 SATA3 SATA2 P5GL-MX SATA1 CLRTC1 PCI3 AD1986A USBPW78 USB56 USB78 PANEL SB_PWR1 USBPW56 BIOS AAFP1 SPDIF_OUT1 1 - 8 1 - 8...

  • Page 21: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket pins/motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 22 Press the load lever with your thumb (A) and move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. P n P C a p P n P C a p P n P C a p P n P C a p P n P C a p R e t e n t i o n t a b...
  • Page 23 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 24: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan 1.6.2 1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Pentium ® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 25 CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN P5GL-MX P5GL-MX CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you - to plug this connector. A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan 1.6.3 1.6.3 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard.
  • Page 27 Remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener clockwise to reset the orientation. When reset, each fastener should be oriented as shown, with the narrow groove directed outward. A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X 1 - 1 5...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5GL-MX P5GL-MX 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 1.7.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations 1.7.2 1.7.2...
  • Page 29 Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same to ensure optimum performance. (DDR_A1 + DDR_A2 = DDR_B1 + DDR_B2) Table 1 Table 1 Table 1...
  • Page 30 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List DDR400 Qualified Vendors List D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t D I M M s u p p o r t...

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    1.7.3 1.7.3 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 1.7.3 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. -ure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • Page 32: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. -ure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 33: Interrupt Assignments

    1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 1.8.3 1.8.3 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 34: Pci Slots

    M o d e l M o d e l M o d e l M o d e l Install only qualified PCI ASUS EAX600XT Express graphics cards on ASUS EAX600XT/TD this motherboard. Other graphics cards may cause ASUS EAX600Pro...

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    CLRTC P5GL-MX Normal Clear CMOS P5GL-MX Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system -ure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values.
  • Page 36 +5VSB (Default) USBPW78 USBPW56 P5GL-MX +5VSB P5GL-MX USB device wake-up (Default) • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up.
  • Page 37 +5VSB (Default) P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Keyboard power setting A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 38: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1.10.1 1.10.1 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 39: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5GL-MX P5GL-MX IDE connector PIN 1 A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X...
  • Page 40 PIN 1. PIN 1 P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Floppy disk drive connector 3 . 3 . C P U a n d c h a s s i s f a n c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 41 P5GL-MX SATA1 P5GL-MX SATA connectors I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A I m p o r t a n t n o t e s o n S e r i a l A T A...
  • Page 42 P5GL-MX USB56 USB78 P5GL-MX USB 2.0 connectors Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors.
  • Page 43 P5GL-MX Ground Ground +3 Volts -12 Volts P5GL-MX ATX power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X...
  • Page 44 P5GL-MX P5GL-MX Analog front panel connector 9 . 9 . D i g i t a l A u d i o c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - 1 p i n S P D I F _ O U T )

  • Page 45: System Panel Connector

    Reset P5GL-MX IDE_LED PWRSW P5GL-MX System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • S y s t e m p o w e r L E D ( G r e e n 3 - p i n P L E D )
  • Page 46 1 - 3 4 1 - 3 4 1 - 3 4 C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n C h a p t e r 1 : P r o d u c t i n t r o d u c t i o n 1 - 3 4...
  • Page 47 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X 2 - 1 2 - 1...

  • Page 48: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 2.1.1 2.1.1 2.1.1...

  • Page 49: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...

  • Page 50: Afudos Utility

    2.1.3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility 2.1.3 2.1.3 2.1.3 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
  • Page 51 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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 at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 52: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 53 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 54: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 2.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 55 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 56 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 57: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 58: Navigation Keys

    2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r...

  • Page 59: Menu Items

    M a i n M a i n shows the Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. M a i n Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Main menu items.

  • Page 60: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the 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. System Time [11:51:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...

  • Page 61: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 2.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE devices.

  • Page 62: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
  • Page 63 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Disables or allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS).

  • Page 64: System Information

    2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 2.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0114 Build Date : 04/18/05 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz...

  • Page 65: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. JumperFree Configuration Configure CPU.
  • Page 66 F S B / C P U E x t e r n a l F r e q u e n c y S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n F S B / C P U E x t e r n a l F r e q u e n c y S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n F S B / C P U E x t e r n a l F r e q u e n c y S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n F S B / C P U E x t e r n a l F r e q u e n c y S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n F S B / C P U E x t e r n a l F r e q u e n c y S y n c h r o n i z a t i o n...

  • Page 67: Usb Configuration

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 2.4.2 2.4.2 USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.24.0-10.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function...

  • Page 68: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.3 2.4.3 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the Manufacturer: Intel FSB Frequency.

  • Page 69: Chipset

    Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU’s capability to enable the C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle.
  • Page 70 Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the DRAM SPD (Serial Presence Detect).

  • Page 71: Onboard Devices Configuration

    2.4.5 2.4.5 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration 2.4.5 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Enable or Disable High Definition Audio Azalia Controller [Enabled] Controller Onboard LAN [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378]...

  • Page 72: Pci Pnp

    2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 2.4.6 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 73: Power Menu

    IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 74: Apm Configuration

    2.5.5 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Enabled or disable APM. Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On PME# [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]...
  • Page 75 The computer cannot receive or transmit data until the computer and applications are fully running. Thus, connection cannot be made on the first try. Turning an external modem off and then back on while the computer is off causes an initialization string that turns the system power on.

  • Page 76: Hardware Monitor

    CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Q-Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The C P U F a n R a t i o...

  • Page 77: Boot Menu

    CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC] CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC] CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC] CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC] CPU Target Temperature [xxxºC] Allows you to set the CPU temperature threshold when the CPU fan speed is increased to lower the CPU temperature. This item appears only when the CPU Q-Fan Control item is Enabled.

  • Page 78: Boot Device Priority

    [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...
  • Page 79 This allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 80: Security

    2.6.4 2.6.4 Security Security 2.6.4 2.6.4 2.6.4 Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
  • Page 81 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...

  • Page 82: Exit Menu

    Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.
  • Page 83 Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you made changes to fields other than System Date, System Time, and Password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting.
  • Page 84 2 - 3 8 2 - 3 8 2 - 3 8 C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 2 : B I O S s e t u p 2 - 3 8 2 - 3 8...
  • Page 85 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X 3 - 1 3 - 1 3 - 1...

  • Page 86: Installing An Operating System

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates. 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1...

  • Page 87: Drivers Menu

    3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu 3.2.2 3.2.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update QFE Update...

  • Page 88: Utilities Menu

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). See page 2-8 for details.

  • Page 89: Asus Contact Information

    Click the C o n t a c t C o n t a c t C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
  • Page 90 3 - 6 3 - 6 3 - 6 C h a p t e r 3 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 3 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t C h a p t e r 3 : S o f t w a r e s u p p o r t 3 - 6 3 - 6...
  • Page 91 The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X A S U S P 5 G L - M X...

  • Page 92: Appendix: Cpu Features

    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.

  • Page 93: Using The Eist

    A.2.2 A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST Using the EIST A.2.2 A.2.2 Using the EIST Using the EIST To use the EIST feature: Turn on the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. Go to the Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu Advanced Menu, highlight CPU Configuration Advanced Menu...

  • Page 94: Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

    ® 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.

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