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  • Page 1 P5GPL-X SE...
  • 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 P5GPL-X SE specifications summary ... x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ... 1-2 Package contents ... 1-2 Special features ... 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights ... 1-3 1.3.2...
  • 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 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen ... 2-12 2.2.2...
  • Page 5 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: CPU features Intel EM64T ... A-2 ® Using the Intel ® Enhanced Intel SpeedStep A.2.1...

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices 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 • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the 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.

  • Page 10: P5Gpl-X Se Specifications Summary

    LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium ® Intel single-core 65nm Intel Supports ® processors (Refer to support.asus.com for CPU support list) (Due to chipset limitation, this model does not suppport Intel dual-core CPU ) ® Supports Intel Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ®...
  • Page 11 P5GPL-X SE specifications summary Overclocking ASUS CPU Lock Free Technology ASUS AI Overclocking (Intelligent CPU frequency tuner) CPU and Memory voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 100MHz up Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed PCI/PCIe frequencies. ASUS C.P.R.(CPU Parameter Recall) Internal...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-13...

  • Page 14: Welcome

    T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S 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

    Product highlights Support Intel® 65nm Single-Core CPU This motherboard support Intel and Intel Celeron processors. ASUS motherboard is the ideal solution to ® ® enhance the performance of new generation processors. Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel processor in the 775-land package.
  • Page 16 Dual-channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 2GB 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. See page 1-16 for details.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    FSB. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology The ASUS Hyper Path 2 technology optimizes the full potential of the Intel ® chipset by shortening the latency time between the CPU and the system memory.

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. P5GPL-X P5GPL-X SE Onboard LED 1-18 SB_PWR ® Standby...

  • Page 19: Motherboard Overview

    Place seven (7) 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 ASUS P5GPL-X SE P5GPL-X SE ® 1-19...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Layout

    LAN_USB34 USBPW1 Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In Marvell 88E8001 SPDIF_OUT AD1986A AAFP 1-20 18.2cm (7.2in) LGA775 ® Intel 915PL P5GPL-X SE PCIEX16 ® PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 FLOPPY PCIEX1_1 CHASSIS SB_PWR USBPW2 GAME USB56 USB78 Chapter 1: Product introduction CHA_FAN CPU_FAN ®...

  • 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. Retention tab Load lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 23 (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! ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-23...

  • Page 24: Installling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.2 Installling the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel Pentium ® ® heatsink 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 includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
  • Page 25 CPU_FAN. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE 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 P5GPL-X SE...

  • Page 26: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from 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. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-27...

  • Page 28: System Memory

    Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
  • Page 29 NT256D64S88C0G-5T DDR400 256MB NANYA NT256D64SH4B0G-5T DDR400 512MB NANYA NT512D64S88B0G-5T DDR400 512MB NANYA NT512D64S8HB1G-5T 512MB NANYA NT512D64S8HC0G-5T DDR400 (Continued on the next page) ASUS P5GPL-X SE Brand Side(s) Component Hynix Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 Hynix HY5DU56822DT-D43 HY5DU56822DT-D43 Infineon HYB25D512800CE-5B Infineon HYB25D512800CE-5B Infineon...
  • Page 30 DDR400 Qualified Vendors List Size Vendor 256MB A DATA MDOAD5F3G31Y0D1E02 DDR400 512MB A DATA MDOAD5F3H41Y0D1E02 256MB A DATA MDOHY6F3G31Y0N1E0Z DDR400 512MB A DATA MDOHY6F3H41Y0N1E0Z 256MB A DATA MDOSS6F3G31Y0K1E0Z DDR400 512MB A DATA MDOSS6F3H41Y0N1E0Z DDR400 256MB Aeneon AED560UD00-500C88X DDR400 256MB APACER 77.10636.115 DDR400 256MB APACER...

  • Page 31: Installing A Dimm

    Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5GPL-X SE DDR DIMM notch Unlocked retaining clip Locked Retaining Clip...

  • 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. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 33: Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS P5GPL-X SE Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller...

  • Page 34: Pci Slots

    1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express...

  • Page 35: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE Clear RTC RAM setting You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
  • Page 36 USB connectors that you can connect to additional USB ports. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE USB device wake-up • 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 (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE Keyboard power setting ASUS P5GPL-X SE KBPWR +5VSB (Default)

  • Page 38: 1.10 Connectors

    1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.

  • Page 39: 1.10.2 Internal Connectors

    IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE IDE connector ASUS P5GPL-X SE PIN 1 PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.
  • Page 40 Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE Floppy disk drive connector CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24W max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.36W max.) at +12V.

  • Page 41: Serial Ata Connectors

    (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE SA TA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • Install the Windows Service Pack1 before using Serial ATA.
  • Page 42 P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE Chassis intrusion connector USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
  • Page 43 Optical drive audio connector (4-pin CD) This connector is for the 4-pin audio cable that connects to the audio connector at the back of the optical drive. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE CD audio connector ASUS P5GPL-X SE 1-31...

  • Page 44: Atx Power Connectors

    Serial ATA device Optical drive • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE A TX power connectors 1-32 Intel Pentium 4 3.6 GHz ® ® 512 MB DDR (x 4)
  • Page 45 Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE Analog front panel connector Connect a high-definiton front panel audio module to this connector to avail the high-definition audio features of the motherboard. 10. Digital Audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_OUT) This connector is for the S/PDIF audio module to allow digital sound output.

  • Page 46: System Panel Connector

    11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. P5GPL-X ® P5GPL-X SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.

  • Page 47: Chapter 2: Bios Setup

    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 ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-35...

  • Page 48: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST.)

  • Page 49: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    2.1.2 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 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

    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

    2.1.4 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: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    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. ASUS P5GPL-X SE...

  • Page 54: Asus Update Utility

    2.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...

  • Page 55: 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 Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from...

  • Page 56: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 57: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard and . ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-11...

  • Page 58: Bios Menu Screen

    2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information Sub-menu items 2.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main...

  • Page 59: Menu Items

    2.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5GPL-X SE System Time [11:10:19] Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 03/27/2003] or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]...

  • 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 System Date Legacy Diskette A...

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

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5GPL-X SE [Auto] [Auto] [Auto]...

  • Page 62: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] [UDMA6] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
  • Page 63 Configure SATA As item is set to [Standard IDE]. IDE Detect Time Out [35] Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2000/XP. Configuration options: [Disabled] ® 2-17...

  • Page 64: System Information

    2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0106 Build Date : 01/06/06 Processor Type : Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Speed : 3200 MHz Count System Memory Size...

  • Page 65: Advanced Menu

    The following items also appear when the AI Overclocking item is set to [Overclock Profile]. Overclock Options [Overclock 5%] Allows you to set the oveclocking options. [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 15%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] [FSB900/DDR1-450] [FSB1000/DDR1-500] ASUS P5GPL-X SE Configure CPU. Enter Go to Sub-screen [Auto] [Auto] Configuration options:...
  • Page 66 CPU Frequency [XXX] Displays the frequency sent by the clock generator to the system bus and PCI bus. The value of this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Use the <+> and <-> keys to adjust the CPU frequency. You can also type the desired CPU frequency using the numeric keypad.

  • Page 67: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to configure the USB 2.0 controller in HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or Full Speed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [Full Speed] ASUS P5GPL-X SE [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed]...

  • Page 68: Cpu Configuration

    2.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.20GHz Frequency : 3200 MHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 KB Cache L2 : 1024 KB...

  • Page 69: Chipset

    Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Hyper Path 2 Graphic Adapter Priority Pre-allocated Graphics Memory Graphics memory type ASUS P5GPL-X SE Technology (EIST). ® SpeedStep Technology. When set ® ®...

  • Page 70: Advanced Chipset Settings

    Advanced Chipset Settings 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). When disabled, you can manually set the DRAM timing parameters through the DRAM sub-items. The following sub-items appear when this item is Disabled.

  • Page 71: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] ASUS P5GPL-X SE Enable or Disable High Definition Audio [Enabled] Controller...

  • Page 72: Pci Pnp

    ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game/MIDI Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.

  • Page 73: Power Menu

    (ACPI) state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1 (POS) Only] [S3 Only] [Auto] 2.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No] Determines whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5GPL-X SE Configure CPU. [Auto] [No] [No] [Enabled]...

  • Page 74: Apm Configuration

    2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).
  • Page 75 When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-29...

  • Page 76: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Configuration options: [Ignored] [xxxC/xxxF] [N/A] 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 CPU Fan Ratio and CPU Target Temperature items appear when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature.

  • Page 77: Boot Menu

    The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. APM Configuration Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security ASUS P5GPL-X SE Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit...

  • Page 78: Boot Device Priority

    Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-32 [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] [XXXXXXXXX] [XXXXXXXXX] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On]...
  • 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] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 80: Security

    2.6.4 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 Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.

  • Page 81: Change User Password

    Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5GPL-X SE [Full Access] [Setup] Select Screen Select Item...

  • Page 82: Exit Menu

    Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values...

  • Page 83: Discard Changes

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 2-37...
  • Page 84 2-38 Chapter 2: BIOS setup...

  • Page 85: Chapter 3: Software Support

    This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support ASUS P5GPL-X SE 3-39...

  • Page 86: Installing An Operating System

    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 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 87: Drivers Menu

    SoundMAX Audio Driver Executes the wizard to install the ADI AD1986A SoundMAX audio driver and application. Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver Installs the Marvell Gigabit Ethernet driver. ® USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. ASUS P5GPL-X SE 3-41...

  • Page 88: Utilities Menu

    This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in a Windows environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either ®...

  • Page 89: Manuals Menu

    Intel LGA775 CPU install User’s Manual Allows you to open the Intel LGA775 CPU install user’s manual. P5GPL-X SE Motherboard User’s Manual Allows you to open the P5GPL-X SE Motherboard user’s manual. ASUS P5GPL-X SE Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a ®...

  • Page 90: Asus Contact Information

    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. 3-44 Chapter 3: Software support...

  • Page 91: Cpu Features

    The Appendix describes the CPU features that the motherboard supports. CPU features...

  • 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

    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 P5GPL-X SE...

  • Page 94: Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology

    Intel • The motherboard supports Intel with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows 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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