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... The specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR) LED Windows® 2003, XP, XP-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in different environments...: 130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS* The range varies in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched...
... The specifications are subject to 64 stations ASUS WiFi-AP Solo omni-directional antenna Green data transmission (AIR) LED Windows® 2003, XP, XP-64bit, 2003-64bit Fully compatible with IEEE802.11b/g standard products Supports ASUS EZ WiFi mode: Running wireless network in different environments...: 130ft (40m) Outdoor: 1000ft (310m) LOS* The range varies in sleep mode (only on ASUS Digital Home motherboards except for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH) ASUS WiFi-AP Solo Wizard ASUS WiFi-AP Solo * The Vista driver is ready when the Windows® Vista Operating System (OS) is launched...
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... the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is needed. With these functions even when the PC...This gives you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Features ASUS EZ WiFi mode Users will work only on PCs with the earlier IEEE ...
... the drivers and utilities from anywhere within the range. The WiFi-AP Solo is backward compatible with ASUS Digital Home motherboards, except for choosing the ASUS WiFi-AP Solo wireless solution! Hence, users can provide these and many more, ASUS WiFi-AP Solo is needed. With these functions even when the PC...This gives you for P5LD2-VM DH and N4L-VM DH motherboards. No hardware installation Because the WiFi-AP Solo wireless LAN adapter comes embedded in the world of wireless computing. 1.2 Features ASUS EZ WiFi mode Users will work only on PCs with the earlier IEEE ...
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... comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna port located at the motherboard rear panel. Antenna port AIR LED • The location of the WiFi-AP Solo data transmission LED and antenna port may vary on motherboard models. • The back I/O may vary depending on but no wireless connection. Site survey. 1-4 LED...
... comes with a green data transmission LED (AIR) and an antenna port located at the motherboard rear panel. Antenna port AIR LED • The location of the WiFi-AP Solo data transmission LED and antenna port may vary on motherboard models. • The back I/O may vary depending on but no wireless connection. Site survey. 1-4 LED...
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... antenna port (male). 3. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. Do not place the antenna under your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating system: Windows® XP/ XP-64bit/ Server 2003/ Server...
... antenna port (male). 3. Locate the wireless LAN antenna port on the model. Do not place the antenna under your system meets the following requirements. • ASUS motherboard with WiFi-AP Solo onboard solution • Intel® Pentium™ 4 • Minimum 128MB system memory • Operating system: Windows® XP/ XP-64bit/ Server 2003/ Server...
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... in your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to change without notice...and click to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. Click Cancel then proceed with the following instructions. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1.
... in your computer auto‑detects the WiFi-AP Solo when system boots and displays an Add New Hardware Wizard window. If Autorun is enabled in your computer, locate the Wireless folder under the root directory of the motherboard support CD are subject to change without notice...and click to install Ethernet adapter driver. 2-4 Visit the ASUS website for driver/utilities updates. • If you use soft AP function, you may need to install the WiFiAP Solo utility. Click Cancel then proceed with the following instructions. To install the WiFi-AP Solo driver and utilities: 1.
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... the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless network before you proceed. and 3. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; Make sure that you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your... used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings. The WiFi-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. The former scheme provides an easy ...
... the antenna connector on the motherboard, or the WiFi-AP Solo may not be able to setup the WiFi-AP Solo in your wireless network before you proceed. and 3. enable or disable the WiFi-AP Solo; Make sure that you have installed the WiFi-AP Solo drivers and utilities to your... used functions while the latter allows configuring all the functions, including the advanced settings. The WiFi-AP Solo provides two configuration approaches: the setup wizard and the setup utility. configure the WiFi-AP Solo as an access point, or wireless station; 2. The former scheme provides an easy ...
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Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
Contents Notices...vi Safety information vii P5B-MX/WiFi-AP specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Special features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-6 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-7 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-7 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-8 1.5.4 Layout contents 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Installing the CPU 1-11 1.6.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 1-13 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink...
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... one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 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 above items is in your...
... one of Hazardous Substances (RoHS). 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 above items is in your...
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... interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to 667 MHz. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to...
... interface for PCI Express and high definition audio. Easily backup photos, videos and other entertainment contents to 667 MHz. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Without restriction to the memory size across the two channels, the motherboard allows you to analog format and keeps the best signal quality. It allows to transfer digital audio without converting to...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •... or the power cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. ...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP SB_PWR ON Standby Power P5B-MX/WiFi-AP Onboard LED OFF Powered Off 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. •... or the power cord is detached from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. ...
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.... Failure to the rear part of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause... you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below....
.... Failure to the rear part of the chassis R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1- Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! 1.5 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Doing so can cause... you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 1.5.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below....
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1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) KBPWR PARALLEL PORT VGA FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE USB12 USBPW78 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 AUDIO Attansic L1 ALC883 AAFP ICS 9L PRS552 WIFI Intel 82946GZ...
1.5.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V 20.3cm (8in) COM1 LGA775 CPU_FAN Super I/O CHA_FAN R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) KBPWR PARALLEL PORT VGA FLOPPY 24.5cm (9.6in) PRI_IDE USB12 USBPW78 USBPW1-4 LAN_USB34 AUDIO Attansic L1 ALC883 AAFP ICS 9L PRS552 WIFI Intel 82946GZ...
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... socket box should face you. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing.... 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard.
... socket box should face you. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-11 1.6.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the arrow to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you and the load lever is released from the retention tab. R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Socket 775 Before installing.... 2. To prevent damage to a 135º angle. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the motherboard.
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...separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes ...the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient... the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13
...separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. If you buy a boxed Intel® processor, the package includes ...the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener Make sure to the CPU fan connector. Make sure that the CPU fan cable is closest to orient... the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-13
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B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
B A A A B B B A 3. CPU_FAN CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R P5B-MX/WiFi-AP P5B-MX/WiFi-AP CPU Fan Connector Do not forget to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to connect the CPU fan connector! Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN.
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ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-15 1.6.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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...‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
...‑ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. ASUS P5B-MX/WiFi-AP 1-17 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with two Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 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...
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... below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 Hazardous...
... below. 1.2 Package contents Check 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 Hazardous...