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... your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B-MX/WiFi-AP motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna ASUS motherboard support CD User guide / ASUS WiFi-AP Solo guide If any of the...
... your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5B-MX/WiFi-AP motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x SATA cable 1 x SATA power cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ Antenna ASUS motherboard support CD User guide / ASUS WiFi-AP Solo guide If any of the...
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... page 1-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 10.67 GB/s. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and...
... page 1-30 for high-speed data retrieval and saves. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 10.67 GB/s. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s technology This motherboard supports the next-generation hard drives based on the Serial ATA (SATA) 3Gb/s storage specification, delivering enhanced scalability and...
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ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ can use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo™ is in either AP or wirelesss client mode. Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. (Refer to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users... to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype as a true replacement for your PC, enabling it to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-
ASUS WiFi-AP Solo™ WiFi-AP Solo™ allows a new level of versitility for tradition long distance telephone service. WiFi-AP Solo™ can use Skype from anywhere within range. WiFi-AP Solo™ is in either AP or wirelesss client mode. Users will save the extra WiFi-AP cost. (Refer to create a complete wireless home network in sleep mode, so users... to play LAN games, connecting to the Internet, access and share printers, and use Skype as a true replacement for your PC, enabling it to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide for details.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-
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... motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to do so can damage the...
... motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to do so can damage the...
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...connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-17 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. WiFi-g antenna jack 8. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11�.� VGA port 12. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)...,SATA3, SATA4) 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Line In port (light blue) 5. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. Serial port 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 1-26 1-27 1-27...
...connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) 8. DDR2 DIMM slots 1-17 2. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. WiFi-g antenna jack 8. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator 9. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 11�.� VGA port 12. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY)...,SATA3, SATA4) 5. System panel connector (20-8 pin PANEL) Page 1-30 1-30 1-31 1-32 1-33 1-33 1-34 1-35 1-35 1-36 1-37 ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Line In port (light blue) 5. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 9. Serial port 13. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 1-26 1-27 1-27...
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... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards...
... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 Lift the load lever in the direction of the socket box should face you are installing a CPU. 3. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards...
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... have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners match the...
... have installed the motherboard to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13 If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. Make sure that the four fasteners match the...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
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..., 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 128 Pins P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot...
..., 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB and 4 GB unbuffered non‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 112 Pins R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 128 Pins P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets Channel Channel A Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1 Install a memory module in DIMM_A1 slot...
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Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Supports one pair of Dual- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-21
Single-sided DS - Double-sided DIMM support: A - B - Supports one pair of modules inserted into the yellow slots as one module inserted into any slot as Single-channel memory configuration. Supports one pair of Dual- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. channel memory configuration. Side(s): SS - ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-21
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.... Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts...
.... Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-23 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Otherwise, conflicts...
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... slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25 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...
... slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-25 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...
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The USBPW 56 is for each USB port; KBPWR R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-27 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This ...power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires a...
The USBPW 56 is for each USB port; KBPWR R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Keyboard Power Setting ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-27 Set to +5VSB to additional USB ports. otherwise, the system would not power up feature. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR) This ...power to wake up from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in the BIOS. USBPW1-4 12 23 R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB Device Wake Up +5VSB USBPW56 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires a...
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...with a green data transmission LED (AIR). Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide. 9. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. This 15-.... 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-29 Antenna jack. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 12.
...with a green data transmission LED (AIR). Connect the moveable omni-directional antenna to the ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ user guide. 9. ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ LED indicator. The ASUS Wi-Fi AP Solo™ comes with other wireless devices without tangling cables and wires. This 15-.... 13. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 10. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-29 Antenna jack. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 12.
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... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PRI_IDE P5B-MX/WiFi-AP IDE Connector ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-31 There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100...
... insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for the Ultra DMA 100/66/33 signal cable. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PRI_IDE P5B-MX/WiFi-AP IDE Connector ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-31 There are three connectors on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device. If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 100...
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... the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CD (black) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Internal Audio Connector R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-33 The USB module is purchased separately. 6. USB56 1 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB 2.0 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 5.
... the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! CD (black) P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Internal Audio Connector R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-33 The USB module is purchased separately. 6. USB56 1 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB 2.0 Connector Never connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND 5.
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... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is removed or replaced. 8. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to HD Audio. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-35 The signal is set to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or...
... audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP) This connector is removed or replaced. 8. Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to HD Audio. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-35 The signal is set to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. The chassis intrusion sensor or...
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...) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 11. PANEL R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-MX/WiFi-AP System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the... chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-37
...) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off the system power. 11. PANEL R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP PLED SPEAKER IDE_LED RESET PWRSW Speaker Ground Ground +5V Ground Reset Ground PWR PLEDPLED+ IDE_LEDIDE_LED+ * Requires an ATX power supply P5B-MX/WiFi-AP System Panel Connector • System power LED (2-pin PLED) This 2-pin connector is for the... chassis power LED cable to this connector. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-37
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- 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 P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... the latest BIOS file for floppy... Reading file "P5BMXWAP.rom". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is built-in the drive. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5BMXWAP.ROM. 2. Floppy found in the floppy disk. Completed....the BIOS chip so it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5BMXWAP.ROM. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility...
... the latest BIOS file for floppy... Reading file "P5BMXWAP.rom". error message appears if the correct BIOS file is built-in the drive. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 2- EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for the motherboard and rename the same to P5BMXWAP.ROM. 2. Floppy found in the floppy disk. Completed....the BIOS chip so it is found, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5BMXWAP.ROM. To update the BIOS using a DOS‑based utility...