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Asus P5GPL-X SE User Manual

Asus P5GPL-X SE
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Motherboard
P5GPL-X SE

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Asus P5GPL-X SE Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of memory slots2
Maximum internal memory2 GB
Processor socketLGA 775 (Socket T)
Processor manufacturerIntel
S/PDIF out connectorYes
Number of SATA connectors4
Number of EATX power connectors1
USB 2.0 ports quantityUSB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.
Motherboard form factorATX
Bundled softwareDrivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS LiveUpdate Utility Anti-virus software
LAN controllerMarvell 88E8001
Networking featuresEthernet / Fast Ethernet
BIOS memory size32 Mbit
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth183 mm
Width305 mm

Summary

Notices and Compliance Statements

FCC Compliance Statement

Describes FCC compliance and regulations for the device.

Canadian DOC Statement

Describes Canadian compliance and radio noise regulations.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety Precautions

Guidelines for safe handling of electrical components and system.

Operational Safety Guidelines

Best practices for safe system operation, handling, and environment.

About This Guide

Guide Structure Overview

Explains the organization of the manual's chapters and content.

Finding Additional Information

Points to resources for further product details and updates.

Guide Conventions and Typography

Documentation Symbols Guide

Explains symbols used for warnings, cautions, and important notes.

Text Formatting Conventions

Describes formatting for menus, keys, commands, and text emphasis.

P5GPL-X SE Specifications Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Welcome Message

A greeting to the user for purchasing the ASUS motherboard.

Package Contents List

Lists all items included in the motherboard package for user verification.

Special Features and Product Highlights

Key Product Highlights

Details significant features and technologies of the motherboard.

Innovative ASUS Features

Installation Precautions and Onboard LED

Pre-installation Precautions

Essential steps and warnings before installing hardware components.

Onboard LED Indicator

Explains the function of the motherboard's standby power LED.

Motherboard Overview and Mounting

Motherboard Fitment Check

Ensures correct orientation and fit within the chassis before installation.

Securing the Motherboard

Instructions for using screw holes to mount the board to the chassis.

Motherboard Component Layout

CPU Installation and Handling

CPU Installation Guide

Step-by-step instructions for installing a CPU into the socket.

CPU Heatsink and Fan Installation

CPU Heatsink and Fan Removal

System Memory Overview and Configuration

DIMM Socket Overview

Identifies the location and type of memory sockets on the motherboard.

Memory Configuration Guidelines

Recommends settings for optimal memory performance and compatibility.

Installing a DIMM

Removing a DIMM

Expansion Slots and Card Installation

Installing an Expansion Card

General steps for adding expansion cards to motherboard slots.

Configuring Expansion Cards

Adjusting software settings for expansion cards after installation.

Interrupt (IRQ) Assignments

PCI Slot Types

Jumpers and CMOS Clearing

Clear RTC RAM (CMOS)

Procedure to reset BIOS settings by clearing the CMOS RAM via jumper.

USB Device Wake-Up Configuration

Keyboard Power-On Feature

Rear Panel Connectors and Indicators

Rear Panel Port Identification

Details on PS/2, Parallel, LAN, Audio, and USB ports on the rear panel.

Internal Connectors Overview

Primary IDE Connector

Describes the IDE interface for connecting storage devices.

Floppy Disk Drive Connector

CPU and Chassis Fan Connectors

Serial ATA (SATA) Connectors

Chassis Intrusion Connector

USB 2.0 Connectors (Internal)

Optical Drive Audio Connector

ATX Power Connectors (24-pin, 4-pin)

Front Panel Audio Connector

Digital Audio Connector (S/PDIF Out)

System Panel Connector

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating Your BIOS

Creating a Bootable Floppy Disk

Steps to create a DOS bootable disk for BIOS utilities.

ASUS EZ Flash Utility

AFUDOS Utility

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 Utility

ASUS Update Utility

BIOS Setup Program Overview

BIOS Menu Screen Elements

BIOS Menu Item Navigation

Main BIOS Menu Options

System Time and Date Settings

How to set the system's clock and calendar within the BIOS.

Legacy Diskette Drive Configuration

Setting the type of floppy drive installed in the system.

IDE Device Configuration (Master/Slave)

IDE Configuration Options

System Information Display

Advanced BIOS Settings

JumperFree Configuration

BIOS settings for CPU frequency, voltage, and overclocking.

USB Configuration Settings

CPU Configuration Details

Chipset Configuration Options

Onboard Device Configuration

PCI PnP Configuration

Power Management Settings

Suspend Mode Configuration

Settings for system sleep states (ACPI, APM).

S3 Resume Video Settings

Video behavior upon resuming from S3 sleep state.

ACPI and APM Configuration

Hardware Monitor Functionality

Boot Menu Options

Boot Device Priority Sequence

Setting the order of boot devices for system startup.

Hard Disk Drive Boot Order

Boot Settings Configuration

System Security Settings

Supervisor Password Management

Setting and managing the BIOS supervisor password.

User Access Level and Password

BIOS Exit Options

Saving and Exiting BIOS Settings

Procedures for saving changes and exiting the BIOS setup.

Discarding Changes and Loading Defaults

Chapter 3: Software Support

Operating System Installation and CD Contents

Installing the Operating System

Requirements for installing an operating system on the motherboard.

Support CD Information

Overview of the drivers, applications, and utilities on the support CD.

Running the Support CD

How to launch the support CD interface and install software.

Device Drivers Menu

Utilities Menu Options

Manuals Menu Access

ASUS Contact Information

Appendix: CPU Features

Intel CPU Technology Features

Intel EM64T Support

Details on the motherboard's compatibility with Intel EM64T 64-bit technology.

System Requirements for EIST

Prerequisites for using Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST).

Using the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep (EIST) Feature

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Using Hyper-Threading Technology

Instructions for enabling and utilizing Intel Hyper-Threading Technology.

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